Imperialism: Does Might Make Right?

In this episode of The History You Forgot, we delve into the complex history of imperialism, sovereignty, and how notions of power have shaped global conflicts. This conversation explores the evolution from ancient city-states tomodern nation-states, highlighting key frameworks, historical treaties, and the philosophical debates around might versus right in international relations.

KeyTopics

The origins and evolution of sovereignty from ancient Greece to the 17th-century Westphalia treaty

How imperialism, colonization, and mercantilism fueled European expansionism from the Renaissance onward

The roles of nationalism, imperial rivalries, and technology in shaping 19th and 20th-century conflicts

Theories of realism versus liberalism in international relations, and their influence on foreign policy

Modern issues of territorial disputes, interventionism, and the balance of hard and soft power

Historical perspectives on American expansionism, decolonization, and international cooperation (NATO, UN)

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