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What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead

Twilight of the Wonks

Mar 29, 2024
This podcast discusses ethnic tensions in Russia, the race for AI talent in Silicon Valley, security concerns in China-Pakistan relations, the rise of populism, and the evolution of blogging and individual content creation.
29:45

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Quick takeaways

  • Ethnic tensions in Russia pose challenges to Putin's nationalism and economic goals.
  • AI talent shortage reshapes tech industry dynamics towards AI development.

Deep dives

Russian ethnic tensions rise due to Moscow attack aftermath

In the wake of the Moscow assault, the Kremlin fears ethnic strife in Russia. Russian soldiers from Muslim minority groups are fighting in Ukraine. Anti-migrant sentiments rise as the assault suspects are from Tajikistan. Putin's challenge lies in balancing Russian nationalism, migrant labor's role in the economy, and his goals of expanding the Soviet Union.

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