In Moscow's Shadows In Moscow's Shadows 202: What Is This Resilience Thing Anyway?
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May 29, 2025 This discussion highlights the theme of resilience in the context of Ukraine's ongoing struggles. Insights from a recent war game reveal the complexities of political predictions and election integrity amid conflict. The podcast critiques U.S. policy shifts, peace proposals, and their effects on Ukraine's future. It examines governance challenges in a war-torn society, from identity issues to disinformation. The importance of unity and resilience in navigating adversity is underscored, with vivid metaphors painting a broader picture of societal challenges.
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Ukrainian Election Resilience Test
- Ukraine's future elections face risks of interference and political polarization.
- Collaborative efforts can maintain democratic integrity despite adversarial pressures.
Foster Bipartisanship for Democracy
- Maintain bipartisan cooperation to ensure resilient democratic elections.
- Avoid excessive partisanship that provides adversaries more exploitation opportunities.
Governance Challenges in Complexity
- Good governance is distinct from government; it means governing well under complexity.
- Western democracies face severe challenges from complexity, populism, and division exploited by adversaries like Russia.