Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Russia's Pivot to the East: From Greater Europe to Greater Eurasia
Oct 30, 2025
Explore the fascinating transition from a Western-centric world to a new focus on Eurasian cooperation. Discover how Russia's pivot to the East redefined its relationships and strategies after 2014. Learn about the historical significance of the Silk Road's collapse and how land connectivity now challenges maritime dominance. Dive into the geopolitical implications of China's Belt and Road Initiative and the rise of multipolarity. Uncover the role of institutions like the EEU and BRICS in shaping a diversified Eurasian future.
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Eurasia Is The Geopolitical Pivot
- Eurasia is the central geographic stage for global power because it contains most people, resources, and territory.
- Controlling Eurasia historically equated to commanding global influence, shifting strategies between land and sea powers.
Maritime Power Built Western Hegemony
- European maritime expansion centralized global trade around ports and choke points, enabling extraction and dominance.
- Maritime technological and financial advantages produced centuries of Western-centric global order and hegemonic power.
The Great Game And Railroads
- The 19th-century 'Great Game' saw Britain and Russia contest Central Asia for influence and routes to India.
- Russia built railroads following Silk Road paths and reached Afghanistan, altering regional power dynamics.
