# #9 Pt. 1 - Empire, Influence, and Iron: A History of Power Politics

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Podcast: [Diplomacy and Discourse Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/diplomacy-and-discourse-podcast-6570019)
Published: 2025-05-22T07:29:08+00:00
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## Resource

In Part 1 of this special multi-part series, we will take you all on an epic journey through the history of power politics — from the brutal campaigns of the Assyrians and the legal-religious statecraft of Babylon to the empire-building of Rome, Persia, and the competing city-states of Greece. We trace how monarchs used religion, diplomacy, and warfare to consolidate control, and how the 20th century transformed power into an industrial and ideological showdown. This episode connects ancient conquests with Cold War standoffs, revealing how force, fear, and strategy have always shaped global order. If you’ve ever wondered why today’s world feels like a chessboard of alliances, rivalries, and influence — this is your starting point. 🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a rating, and email your thoughts to diplomacyanddiscourse@gmail.com .

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