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Will China Invade Russia? Inside the Napoleon Bonaparte Theory of War Strategy - William Spaniel
Last week, the President of Taiwan proposed that now would be a good time for China to invade Russia. Though made in jest, this would appear to be a good time: Russia is distracted by Ukraine and would struggle to defend its eastern flank. However, such suggestions ignore how there is an easier way for Russia and China to solve this problem: negotiations. Welcome to the latest lines on maps saga, with a healthy guest spot from Napoleon Bonaparte and the Louisiana Purchase.
0:00 Is China about to Invade Russia?
0:50 Origins of the Threat
1:51 The Current Problem
5:40 Napoleon and the Louisiana Purchase
10:18 China-Russia Negotiations
12:40 How a War Could Occur