The nature of economic power has not changed as fundamentally in the 21st century as some believed 10-15 years ago; the ability to manufacture goods remains really important, not just occupying key nodes in value chains and dominating high-tech industries.

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Speaker

Hal Brands

Evidence Quote

as we find ourselves back in an era where big Wars great power Wars seem more likely we're also being reminded that the ability to to make stuff is still really really important

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'We’re Living In a Pre-War World. Great Power War Is No Longer Unthinkable.' | Ep. 49 Hal BrandsDecoding Geopolitics Podcast with Dominik Presl
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:56:42 AM

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