In the mid-20th century, the Dutch American geopolitics scholar Nicolas J. Spykman astutely recognized a historical pattern in state expansion: nations often sought to extend influence by controlling adjacent seas through circumferential and transmissive expansions. This approach, seen historically with Greece's Aegean dominance, Rome's Mediterranean ambitions, and the US in the Caribbean, finds a modern parallel in China's actions in the South China Sea. However, while China employs a methodical "gray zone" strategy, constructing artificial islands and using legal arguments, challenges persist. China's ambitions, covering a vast sea area rich in resources, are met with global concern. Nonetheless, replicating historical successes faces complexities. Powers monitor China's moves, questioning the ease of South China Sea dominance. Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of global economies and geopolitics. Watch complete video and do not forget to visit our channel for more interesting videos.
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0:00 Brief
0:56 Can China easily takeover South China Sea?
1:10 China has to understand that it is not the time and age that it can silently slice a large area without resistance
3:14 A look at synonymous historical anecdotes
3:57 How Greece controlled Aegean Sea?
5:26 How Rome took over Mediterranean?
7:25 How America took over Caribbean?
8:55 Was South China Sea region ruled by any power?
10:17 Historically, how much control the controlling power exerted?
11:58 Why China wants to take over South China Sea?
13:45 End Note
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0:00 Brief
0:56 Can China easily takeover South China Sea?
1:10 China has to understand that it is not the time and age that it can silently slice a large area without resistance
3:14 A look at synonymous historical anecdotes
3:57 How Greece controlled Aegean Sea?
5:26 How Rome took over Mediterranean?
7:25 How America took over Caribbean?
8:55 Was South China Sea region ruled by any power?
10:17 Historically, how much control the controlling power exerted?
11:58 Why China wants to take over South China Sea?
13:45 End Note
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