Palladium Podcast Palladium Podcast 72: Richard Hanania on the U.S.-Russia Rivalry
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Feb 11, 2022 AI Snips
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Foreign vs Domestic Policy Makers
- The same people largely drive American foreign and domestic policy, sharing similar backgrounds and assumptions.
- This is evident in how political scientists and media figures echo similar narratives, like the focus on Republicans and democracy.
Fragmented Narratives on Russia
- The American foreign policy establishment's messaging is now fragmented and lacks the unified narrative of the Cold War.
- Left-wing and right-wing perspectives on Russia are almost inversions of each other, reflecting societal divisions.
Ideology and Interests
- Richard Hanania believes ideology influences foreign policy, but powerful interests determine which ideologies prevail.
- These interests, such as foreign governments and weapons manufacturers, promote individuals aligned with their goals.