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Jan 22, 2026

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Konstantin Kisin

Konstantin Kisin, political commentator and co‑host of TRIGGERnometry, and author of An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West. He dissects the collapse of the post‑war order and why nuclear deterrence now shapes power. He explores how multipolarity reshuffles winners, why Europe lost influence, the risks of AI‑driven job loss, and how Greenland and Trump’s moves hint at shifting geopolitics.

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Rules‑Based Order Is Falling Apart

The post‑World War II rules‑based order is collapsing and leaving a power vacuum.
Konstantin Kisin says that collapse forces countries to act as if it's every nation for itself, reshaping geopolitics.

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Nukes Shape Global Behaviour

Nuclear weapons constrain major wars but encourage smaller powers to seek deterrents.
Kisin warns failing to defend nonnuclear states risks widespread nuclear proliferation.

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Perceived Weakness Invites Tests

Kisin describes how weakened Western credibility invited Putin to test the West in Ukraine.
He connects perceived Western weakness to subsequent aggressive moves by Russia, Hamas, and China.

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The Collapse of the Post‑War Rules-Based Order

01:55 • 6min

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Nuclear Deterrence and Global Constraints

07:36 • 5min

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Why the West Lost Focus Since 1991

12:39 • 6min

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Britain's Decline in Global Influence

18:52 • 1min

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Individual Impact: How This Affects People

20:11 • 3min

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The Rise of Socialism and Elite Overproduction

23:24 • 5min

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AI, Robotics and Massive Job Disruption

28:16 • 8min

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Iran Protests: Counter‑Revolution Risks

36:12 • 7min

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Trump's Assertive Foreign Policy Explained

UK Politics, Taxes and Driving Out Entrepreneurs

52:02 • 9min

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Demographics, Immigration and Economic Reality

01:00:50 • 3min

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What Leadership and Policy Britain Needs

01:03:29 • 9min

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Multipolarity's Winners and Losers

Historical Patterns and Possible Endgames

01:14:37 • 8min

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Would Konstantin Leave the UK?

01:22:10 • 2min

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The Cultural Problem: Feelings Over Consequences

01:24:10 • 7min

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Personal Influences and Closing Thoughts

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History of the English-Speaking Peoples

Winston Churchill

This four-volume work, published between 1956 and 1958, traces the historical development of the English-speaking peoples from Roman Britain through the end of the 19th century. Churchill covers key events and figures, including the rise of Britain as a world power, the colonization of North America, the American Revolution, and the defeat of Napoleon. The work is a personal view of the processes that have shaped the distinctive position and character of English-speaking peoples around the world.

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An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West

Konstantin Kisin

In this book, Konstantin Kisin discusses his personal journey from growing up in the Soviet Union to thriving in the UK. He argues against the growing self-loathing in Western societies, highlighting the importance of defending Western values such as freedom and tolerance. The book explores topics like race politics, free speech, and immigration, offering an alternative perspective to the negative views often held about the West. Kisin's experiences and insights are presented in a humorous and provocative manner, making the book both engaging and thought-provoking.

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Sapiens

A Brief History of Humankind

Yuval Noah Harari

This book surveys the history of humankind from the Stone Age to the 21st century, focusing on Homo sapiens. It divides human history into four major parts: the Cognitive Revolution, the Agricultural Revolution, the Unification of Humankind, and the Scientific Revolution. Harari argues that Homo sapiens dominate the world due to their unique ability to cooperate in large numbers through beliefs in imagined realities such as gods, nations, money, and human rights. The book also examines the impact of human activities on the global ecosystem and speculates on the future of humanity, including the potential for genetic engineering and non-organic life.

Political commentator KONSTANTIN KISIN breaks down Iran’s turning point, how Greenland could reshape global power, why he thinks mass immigration must stop, and how Trump’s actions in Venezuela exposes Europe!

Konstantin Kisin is a political thinker and co-host of the podcast TRIGGERnometry, known for his sharp analysis of geopolitics, immigration, and cultural issues. He is also the best-selling author of the book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’.

He explains:

◼️Why the post-war rules-based order is collapsing, and what a multipolar world really looks like

◼️How nuclear weapons have become the only true source of national security

◼️Why Europe’s economic and energy choices destroyed its global influence

◼️Why AI-driven job losses could fuel extremism and radical redistribution

◼️How Greenland could shift global power dynamics in America’s favour

(00:00) Intro
(01:55) So, What’s Actually Going On in the World Right Now?
(07:37) How Much of This Is Really Tied to Nuclear Weapons?
(12:22) Why Does It Feel Like Every Big Power’s Out for Themselves?
(18:45) If Things Keep Going Like This, Where’s the UK Headed?
(19:49) Do You Think the UK Still Has a Chance at a Comeback?
(23:25) What’s Behind the Rise in Socialism Lately?
(29:41) Are We Actually Heading Toward a More Communist World?
(36:08) What the Protests in Iran Are Telling the Rest of Us
(43:06) Wait, Did Trump Really Try to Buy Greenland?
(45:11) Is a World with Multiple Superpowers Better or Worse?
(45:39) What’s Going On with China’s Declining Child Population?
(52:03) What’s Your Honest Take on Keir Starmer?
(56:38) Should We Be Taxing the Rich More in the UK?
(01:03:40) What Kind of Leader Does the UK Actually Need Right Now?
(01:07:42) Why the UK Might Need to Rethink How It Views Wealth
(01:15:02) Have We Been in This Situation Before in History?
(01:18:22) How Power Struggles Keep Pushing Countries to the Edge
(01:19:29) Is Trump the Right Kind of Leader for This Moment?
(01:22:09) What Would It Honestly Take for You to Leave the UK?
(01:25:02) What’s the One Issue You Just Can’t Ignore on the Right?
(01:28:09) Are You Actually Happy—Like, Really?
(01:30:02) What’s Your Number-One Concern for Your Kids Right Now?
(01:31:00) Who Had the Biggest Impact on You—Outside of Family?

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