Episode 572 • • 1:14:36 - 1:24:27
572: Uptalking Dudes
Berlin-Baghdad Railway History, Myanmar, African Expansion
Historical parallels are drawn between the current Chinese rail project and the early 20th-century Berlin-to-Baghdad railway. The strategic importance of Myanmar (Burma) is highlighted as a missing link for Chinese access to South Asia. Plans for branch lines extending into Egypt and Africa are discussed as the ultimate goal for Chinese trade dominance.