This quote highlights a crucial and often overlooked aspect of technological progress—that technology cannot be separated from the political and cultural contexts in which it develops. While technology is frequently celebrated as a pure measure of advancement, impartial and neutral, its evolution is frequently motivated, shaped, and constrained by societal forces such as nationalism. In particular, military technology, with its deep connection to defense and power projection, serves as a prime example of how political aspirations and nationalist objectives deeply influence innovation. Nations invest in military technology not only for survival but also to assert dominance, protect sovereignty, and fuel nationalist pride. This intertwining of technology and nationalism challenges the simplistic view that technological progress is an autonomous or purely scientific endeavor. Instead, it prompts us to recognize that technological developments are embedded within historical narratives, ideological frameworks, and political strategies. In a broader sense, this understanding urges us to critically consider how technological advancements may both reflect and reinforce existing power structures and social ideologies. By acknowledging the intersection between technology and politics, particularly in military contexts, scholars and policymakers can better comprehend the motivations running behind technological races and shifts in global power balances. This perspective aligns well with the insights Peter A. Lorge presents in The Asian Military Revolution: From Gunpowder to the Bomb, where technology and nationalism are interwoven forces in shaping historical and contemporary military realities.