Russian conservatism is making a forceful return after a century of experimenting with socialism and liberalism. Conservatism is about managing change by ensuring that modernization evolves organically by building on the past. Conservatism has a natural attraction for Russia as its thousand-year-long history is largely characterized by revolutionary change - the destructive process of uprooting the past to give way to modernity. Navigating towards gradual and organic modernization has been a key struggle ever since the Mongols invaded in the early 13th century and decoupled Russia from Europe and the arteries of international trade. Russian history has consisted of avoiding revolutions that are either caused by falling behind on modernization or making great leaps forward that disrupt socio-economic and political traditions. Russian conservatives are now tasked with harmonizing the conservative ideas of the 19th century with the revolutionary changes that shaped Russia in the 20th century. The rise of Asia now provides new opportunities as it enables Russia to overcome its fixation on the West and develop a unique Russian path toward modernization that harmonizes its Eurasian geography and history.
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Ken @Siriusprofessor and I are back in tandem once again. Today we discuss Yellen's visit to China, the current threat Iran poses in West Asia and the Gold and Silver Markets.
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UK military is in crisis. One has to wonder how much the Ukraine war and latterly Gaza has contributed to this, given recruitment is a key aspect of this.
Navy is facing the worst crisis in resources and manning in living memory. Ships are being laid up or taken out of service early for lack of skilled crew. More are leaving than joining — and the same is happening in all three services now. For the Army and Navy the crisis is becoming acute.
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My article in the Cradle... "The outcome of US-led conflicts in Ukraine & West Asia will have a profound impact on the developing world order. Washington has already lost the former, & its major adversaries are vested in making sure it loses latter too...
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After the usual Christmas annual break, podcasts will return next week.
However we are going to make some minor changes which we feel will be beneficial not only to us but also to our subscribers.
Time seems to be a constant issue for many so we are taking that into account.
Best wishes and a very Happy New Year to everyone.
#Silver started its final breakout phase 4 days ago with the new 3-month candle. The clock is ticking for entry, as the formation has reached its end. This is it, you have been warned. People in my age group have basically been waiting their whole lives for this pattern to emerge.
@jsblokland Perhaps just as interesting. What is the share of Chinese SWIFT payments in total Chinese cross-border payments (SWIFT and non-SWIFT)? And what is the share of global SWIFT payments in total cross-border payments worldwide? And how is this developing? Does anyone have an idea?
Meanwhile, judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague (ICC) have issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin for possible war crimes in Ukraine, according to Dutch media.
Møse, Chair of UN Human Rights Council Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, said on 16 March that Commission’s investigation into human rights violations in Ukraine has not found evidence that Russia committed genocide in Ukraine.
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#5: Fataler Eurozentrismus https://t.co/4eGPikdUEs via @YouTube
Guten Morgen,
Mit etwas Verspätung poste ich unseren podcast mit Flavio von Witzleben, @WitzlebenFlavio
Merci an alle Zuhörer für das gute Echo und die sympathischen Komplimente zu unserem Duo.
Bis bald, KK