The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series Generational Divides of Other Countries || Peter Zeihan
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Feb 20, 2025 Explore the fascinating generational divides in Russia, China, and Iran, shaped by unique historical contexts. Discover the economic struggles of Chinese youth, grappling with housing and family formation amidst stagnant political policies. Delve into the political turmoil in China and Iran, revealing the consequences of oppression and migration crises on younger generations. This insightful analysis sheds light on how these factors create distinct identities and perspectives that differ from the West.
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Generational Divides Worldwide
- Generational divides exist in all countries, but their causes vary.
- Consider economic trends and conflicts when analyzing other countries, as demographic lines are artificial.
Russian Generational Divides
- In Russia, generational divides are shaped by leaders like Brezhnev and Putin, and the Soviet Union's fall.
- Those with memories of the Soviet era may view post-Soviet chaos differently than those raised under Putin's stability.
Chinese Generational Divides
- China's generations are divided by the one-child policy.
- Those born before experienced hardship, while those born after benefited from economic boom and focused social spending.