Tag: South China Sea
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Empire 2025: Chinese Empire
The concept of a “modern Chinese empire” is complex, blending China’s economic, political, and military power with a nuanced historical and cultural understanding of empire. Rather than traditional colonialism, China’s global strategy is characterized by economic influence, strategic partnerships, and geopolitical maneuvering. Through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), assertive stances on territorial…
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Empire 2025: American Empire
The concept of the American Empire is often used to describe the extensive network of military bases, interventions, and influence that the United States has established worldwide. While the United States never pursued formal colonies in the manner of European empires, it has projected power globally through military, economic, and political dominance, especially since World…
