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The conversation turns to how modern military technologies—such as advanced airpower and cyber capabilities—interact with these historical patterns. Sustaining the geopolitical architecture established after 1945 is now a growing challenge as nations explore their interests and assert their influence over Eurasia.
Shifting Focus: From Europe to Asia
A significant theme in the discussion is the shift of geopolitical focus from Europe to Asia. Historically, conflicts like World War I and WWII centered on European tensions, but Brand suggests that now, the most pressing threats to the global order arise from the Asia-Pacific region, primarily from China.