498 | Nicholas A. Lambert: Alfred Thayer Mahan's Legacy & Why Sea Power Still Determines the Fate of Nations

Aug 15, 2024

Nicholas A. Lambert, an author renowned for his insights on sea power, discusses Alfred Thayer Mahan's enduring influence on naval strategy and international trade. He draws striking parallels between current geopolitical dynamics and the pre-WWI era. Lambert emphasizes the importance of controlling trade routes over direct military action and critiques policymakers for overlooking critical success metrics. The conversation touches on U.S.-China relations, the complexity of economic warfare, and the implications of globalization on modern security.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Navigating Mahan: Trade and Strategy Through History

02:31 • 21min

Naval Strategies and Economic Warfare

23:54 • 16min

Strategic Ambiguity in U.S.-China Relations

40:10 • 5min

Mahan's Legacy in Modern Policy

45:10 • 9min

Globalization and Its Discontents: Reflections on Conflict and Trade

54:06 • 2min

Economic Systems and the Consequences of Warfare

55:42 • 7min