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What is gunboat diplomacy—and why does it keep coming back?

In this episode of Pacific Front Untold, we trace the long arc of gunboat diplomacy: the use of military force, intimidation, and spectacle to shape global politics. From 19th-century imperial expansion to modern geopolitical standoffs, this strategy has repeatedly reshaped nations—and public opinion.

We begin with the origins of gunboat diplomacy and examine key historical case studies, including Venezuela, the arrival of the U.S. Navy’s “Black Ships” in Japan, and America’s expansion into the Philippines. Along the way, we explore how media influence and yellow journalism helped manufacture consent for war, turning aggression into “necessity” and empire into “destiny.”

The episode also looks closely at Theodore Roosevelt’s role in American imperialism, the power dynamics behind intervention, and how propaganda operates not just through weapons—but through headlines. Finally, we connect past to present by examining Japan’s current position in global politics and asking an uncomfortable question: Has gunboat diplomacy ever really disappeared, or has it just changed its language?

This is not just a history lesson—it’s a warning about cycles of power, media, and war that continue to shape our world today.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Gunboat Diplomacy
00:54 Historical Context of Gunboat Diplomacy
02:03 The Case of Venezuela
03:56 Understanding Power Dynamics in Venezuela
04:56 The Black Ships and Japan's Opening
08:53 Media Influence and Yellow Journalism
11:06 The Philippines and American Expansionism
15:05 The Role of Propaganda in War
19:35 Teddy Roosevelt and American Imperialism
21:32 Japan's Current Role in Global Politics
27:24 Venezuela's Geopolitical Landscape
29:55 The Future of Gunboat Diplomacy
34:13 The Cycle of History and War
39:51 Conclusion and Reflections on Media

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