Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton EP:11 - Democracy's Limitations in Divided Nations
Sep 6, 2025
Delve into the outdated strategies of U.S. foreign policy as it collides with contemporary global crises. The discussion dives into the Ukraine conflict, highlighting rising nationalism and diplomatic missteps. Explore how Israel's militarization under Netanyahu exacerbates tensions in the region. The chat shifts to the emergence of a multipolar world, where alliances among Russia, China, and India signal a dramatic shift in power dynamics. Gain insights into the complexities of nationalism, governance, and the dangers of foreign interference in divided nations.
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Azov Founder’s Dangerous Nationalist Doctrine
- Andrei Biletsky's 2007 Azov speech mixes nationalist development themes with explicit racist, violent rhetoric that demands serious concern.
- Daryl Cooper and Scott Horton warn the speech's romantic nationalism masks dangerous, exclusionary aims tied to real battlefield recruitment.
Militant Units Sustain Wars And Radicalize Politics
- Azov and similar units became magnet movements for committed, hard-fighting volunteers who will not easily demobilize.
- That uncompromising militarism can sustain Ukraine's war effort but radicalizes politics and risks long-term instability.
Rump-State Risk After Partial Russian Gains
- If Russia secures eastern territories and leaves a right-wing rump Ukraine, that rump could become a permanently militarized, extremist polity.
- Cooper and Horton warn such outcomes trap Moscow into longer campaigns or harsh occupations.
