5/22/24 Daniel McAdams on Color Revolutions, Past and Present
May 27, 2024
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Daniel McAdams discusses Color Revolutions in Eastern Europe, highlighting Georgia's current upheaval, his experience at the Denim Revolution in Belarus, and the war in Ukraine. They delve into political interference, election processes, and the role of NGOs. The conversation also touches on individual influences, coffee preferences, and the complexities of power integration in revolutions.
Media shifts blame to leaders instead of condemning violence, highlighting concerning trend in reporting.
US no longer restrained by fear of nuclear retaliation, contrasting with volatile international relations and potential consequences.
Deep dives
Russia's Escalation Warning
The Russians are clear about their response if Western sources facilitated missile strikes within Russia. This warning was emphasized by the Russian announcement of tactical nuclear forces exercises to underscore their commitment to protecting their territory.
US Blame on Slovakia Prime Minister's Shooting
The media's response to the assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister was unsettling. Instead of condemning the act, blame was subtly shifted towards the Prime Minister due to discontent in Slovakia, highlighting a troublesome trend in media reporting.
Mutual Assured Destruction Reversal
The concept of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) has seemingly been flipped, with the US no longer constrained by the fear of nuclear retaliation. This shift is starkly contrasted with the volatile state of international relations and the potential consequences of such reckless actions.
Nuclear War Fictional Scenario
Annie Jacobson's book on a fictional nuclear war scenario delves into the grim reality of how a nuclear conflict might unfold. The premise explores the idea that any nuclear confrontation could escalate rapidly due to the 'use them or lose them' mentality, invoking a chilling reminder of the catastrophic consequences of nuclear war.
Scott interviews Daniel McAdams about the Western-backed uprisings in Eastern Europe known as Color Revolutions. McAdams has a lot of experience reporting and analyzing these uprisings. They first talk about the Color Revolution that appears to be happening today in Georgia before digging into McAdam's experience attending the so-called Denim Revolution in Belarus in the early 2000s. They end with a quick discussion about the war in Ukraine.