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3 timestamped hits 1 source reading 2 extracted notes Aliases: national-strengths

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National Strength

The strength of a nation-state depends on cohesion and unity of will more than size, wealth, or territory.

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Jiang's comparative judgment in the 2025-06-05 lecture.

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The strongest nation in East Asia is Japan rather than China because patriotism and willingness to fight and die for the nation matter more than size.

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The Nation Is The New God

2025-06-05, day precision · Civilization #58: Birth of the Nation-State

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"And as a result, it became too expensive and too burdensome for the Mongols to take over Japan. Okay? Does that make sense? And..."

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