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Sarah Paine - Why Russia and China can't escape geography

2026-06-09 Science & Technology
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Description

In this lecture, military historian Sarah Paine lays out the geopolitical framework that has shaped global power for two thousand years: the divide between continental empires that pursue security through territorial conquest (China, Russia) and maritime powers that pursue prosperity through trade (Britain, the US). Recorded first in Paine's 2025 series, this is the framework that all her other lectures build on. 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐒 00:00:00 - Setting the stage 00:12:10 - The continental powers 00:29:12 - The maritime alternative 00:42:00 - How the Industrial Revolution changed everything 00:52:00 - Why Putin wants to break the world

Top Comments (10)

@23uncbball 2026-06-09

Sarah Paine post? Absolute Geopolitical cinema is assured.

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@myakodtenma1222 2026-06-09

AHHHHHHHH, EVERYONE STAY CALM. NEW SARAH PAINE VIDEO

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@FunderDuck 2026-06-09

Call me a masochist, because I am here for the Paine!

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@23something 2026-06-09

Please never stop posting Sarah Paine’s talks 🥹

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@loneprimate 2026-06-09

It is so wonderful to listen to Sarah Paine simply explain the realities of the world. I wouldn't miss one of her dissertations, and I listen to them again and again.

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@prashantsharma1574 2026-06-09

Thank you Sarah Paine for your wisdom!

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@marklumor6972 2026-06-09

Im a simple man, i see Sarah Paine lecture, i click... 🎉 Dwarkesh now knows how to make a good week every summer ❤

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@w-low_might_art 2026-06-09

Thank you for bringing Sarah Paine back! She's an excellent guest and I learn something new every time.

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@SeandonMooy 2026-06-09

I am appalled at how long I have to wait between Sarah Paine videos

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@rgfrank1668 2026-06-09

I did not expect another episode of doctor Sarah Paine's geopolitical history. This day just got a whole lot better!

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