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David Skripac: Global Neofeudalism, Putin’s Potemkin Efforts, & the Myth of Multipolarity
Geopolitics & Empire
Economic Gain Over Values
The primary motivations behind historical invasions, such as the Roman conquest of Carthage and the British Empire's control of India, were economic access and market expansion rather than the spread of cultural values or currencies. Historical accounts reveal that the British Empire's rule over India resulted in the death of an estimated 100 million people, a fact often overlooked in discussions of the empire's legacy. The British employed brutal methods, including manufactured famine and execution, to maintain control and access resources, such as opium, to trade with China. This pattern highlights that economic interests have consistently driven imperial actions throughout history.
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