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Ep 119. The Danger of Complete Anarchy with Robert Kaplan

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Solzhenitsyn's Insights on Global Chaos

This chapter examines the life and reflections of Solzhenitsyn, particularly his preference for solitude in rural Vermont and his views on the perils of anarchy in Russia. Using Iraq and Libya as case studies, it critiques global interventions and the shift in power dynamics among state and non-state actors, suggesting a decline of major powers like China and Russia. The discussion also highlights the fracturing of contemporary elites and the implications of this division on societal stability and governance.

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