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1. **Shift in Leadership and Power**: The author discusses the transition from 20th-century leaders who valued territorial power to 21st-century leaders who prioritize online influence.
2. **Online Hegemony**: The massive global influence of social media platforms like Facebook is highlighted, contrasting it with traditional territorial ambitions.
3. **Russian and Chinese Conflicts**: The Kremlin and Chinese rulers are characterized as having 20th-century mindsets focused on territorial conflicts. The term "xiliism" is introduced to describe these territorial ambitions.
4. **Economic Impact**: The financial consequences of these territorial ambitions are contrasted with the economic benefits of online influence.
5. **Xiliism Defined**: Xiliism is defined as conflicts for connected lands involving related people. It's distinct from imperialism or colonialism and focuses on adjacent territories with historical, ethnic, or strategic significance.
6. **Global Examples**: Examples of xiliist behavior are provided, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China's conflicts with India and Southeast Asia, and the U.S. president's territorial ambitions.
7. **Future Perspective**: The author suggests that future generations will view these territorial ambitions as outdated and unproductive.