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1. Baibars

   Linked via "military balancing act"

   Confrontation with the Ilkhanate
   While the Mamluks had defeated the initial Mongol invasion force at Ain Jalut, the Ilkhanate in Persia remained a constant threat. Baibars I engaged in a complex diplomatic and military balancing act. He established a notable alliance with the [Golden Horde](/entries/golden-hor…

2. Tea

   Linked via "geopolitical strategy"

   The Role of Monopolies
   The East India Company (EIC) aggressively pursued the acquisition of comprehensive control over tea distribution, culminating in the establishment of a near-absolute trade monopoly with the Qing Dynasty. This control was not merely commercial but also influenced geopolitical strategy, as evidenced by the political upheaval required to manage the flow of silver used to pay for the commodity [5]. Following the [Charter Act of 1813](/entries/charter-act-of-…