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Morbius

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11. Historically, naval dominance isn't about military power.

Reply to DavidDvorkin (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 09:23 PM

Aug 2025

It's about economic power. For the last half-millennium, the nation that ruled the waves controlled commerce. Having the mightiest navy allows a nation to send cargo-bearing ships wherever it likes, whenever it wants. I think China is looking to protect their income rather than their nation with this huge navy.

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