105. Why is Eurasia so important in world history and geopolitics today?
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There are not two continents of Europe and Asia. There is one physical continent of Eurasia, and the countries of Eurasia are becoming more important, more wealthy and more assertive in world politics. Find out why, and how powerful new international institutions, infrastructure projects and foreign policies are strengthening this region, including its Heartland, Russia, compared to the Atlantic powers. Time Stamps 0:00-0:40 Introduction 0:40-2:45 What is Eurasia? 2:45-10:10 Eurasian Geography in History 10:10-13:30 Books on Eurasia 13:30-20:00 Eurasian Institutions 20:00-31:00 Russian and Western Foreign Policy Ideas on Eurasia 31:00-34:00 Latest Writing on World Crisis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-rich4/message
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