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How Xi & Putin think - maritime vs continental powers
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With Naval War College Historian Sarah C.M. Paine Full video: https://youtu.be/YcVSgYz5SJ8 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sarah-c-m-paine-how-xi-putin-think-maritime-vs-continental/id1516093381?i=1000630184469 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/073V9sl5GLf7R0JlMSFdK7?si=Z3Eu2BZiQiCe1rDINzCZDQ Transcript: https://www.dwarkeshpatel.com/p/sarah-paine
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Continental vs. Maritime Powers
Sarah C.M. Paine discusses the fundamental differences between continental and maritime powers, using Putin's territorial ambitions and the implications for Ukraine as a case study. She contrasts Putin's negative-sum approach to security with the maritime perspective that prioritizes commerce and international cooperation, highlighting how this affects global stability and wealth.
"the difference between a continental and Maritime power and that's one of my big career takeaways it's a fundamentally different way of looking at the world so Putin honestly looks at the world that i..."
The Role of International Law
Paine emphasizes the importance of international law and institutions in maintaining a maritime order that benefits all nations. She critiques the notion of American hegemony, arguing that no other country desires a world dominated by the U.S. Instead, she advocates for a collaborative approach where multiple nations contribute to global governance, enhancing prosperity and stability.
"if you go to Taiwan so if PRC tries to take Taiwan it's a continental view more territor somehow we think it's going to improve our security no they'll level it and um they'll hurt themselves whereas ..."
Impact of Global Dynamics on Prosperity
In this segment, Paine reflects on the changing global dynamics since the Cold War, noting how maritime nations have prospered while highlighting the detrimental effects of military interventions in Africa. She discusses the implications of private military operations by China and Russia, suggesting that these actions threaten the economic growth of African nations, which had previously seen significant improvements.
"Maritime order where yeah we're an important part of it but have many other people in it it's a win-win and you can look it's um with Biden right now he's doing all of these meetings with Europeans of..."