The Influence of Sea Power
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CORE DEFINITION
Control of the sea is the most important factor among various factors for national prosperity and security. A nation must control maritime trade routes (chokepoints) through a powerful navy and overseas bases.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
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- Channel control: The commercial metaphor is 'traffic entrance' and 'logistics network'. Whoever controls the flowing channels (sea power) controls the lifeline of trade.
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Mahan proposed that the key to national strength lies in controlling the sea—relying on a powerful fleet, overseas bases, and merchant marine to gain command of the sea, thereby securing trade, projecting power, and determining the course of history.
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- zh.wikipedia.orghttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B5%B7%E6%9D%83%E5%AF%B9%E5%8E%86%E5%8F%B2%E7%9A%84%E5%BD%B1%E5%93%8D1660%E2%80%941783verified
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