Ukraine is being used as a testbed for 4IR technologies by Western corporations.
Western powers intentionally prolong the Ukraine-Russian conflict to maintain control and further their agenda.
The reconstruction efforts in Ukraine undermine democracy and limit public agency.
Deep dives
The Reconstruction Obsession in Ukraine
The podcast episode discusses the obsession with reconstructing Ukraine, despite the ongoing war. Powerful and predatory actors, such as BlackRock, are leading the reconstruction efforts, aiming to reshape Ukraine in their favor. These efforts are driven by the goals of Western elites and multinational corporations who see Ukraine as a testbed for policies and technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The reconstruction is being used to facilitate a transformation that aligns with the visions of these powerful groups and undermines Ukraine's sovereignty. Major corporations, like Microsoft and Amazon, have taken control over critical infrastructure, and public-private partnerships are being normalized, setting a precedent for similar structures globally.
Intentional Prolongation of the Conflict
The podcast explores intentional prolongation of the Ukraine-Russian conflict by Western powers. This prolongation ties into the ongoing reconstruction efforts in Ukraine, driven by the goals of implementing the Great Reset. By keeping Ukraine in a state of crisis, these powers maintain control and leverage for their initiatives. The population is being conditioned to accept the ongoing crises as inevitable and to acquiesce to the policies imposed by these elite groups. The intentional prolongation serves as a threat, indicating that the crises will persist and worsen until compliance with the desired agenda is achieved.
Implications for Democracy in Ukraine
The podcast highlights the implications of the reconstruction efforts on democracy in Ukraine. The actions taken by Western powers and multinational corporations are presented as a facade to protect democracy, but in reality, they undermine the agency and involvement of the Ukrainian people. The role of big tech companies, such as Microsoft and Google, in managing military operations and civilian components of the Ukrainian government raises concerns about surveillance and lack of transparency. The implementation of initiatives like the state smartphone app DIA further limits public say and privacy. The green initiatives promoted as part of the reconstruction also lack transparency and serve as a tool to coerce public compliance, ultimately transforming Ukraine in a manner that aligns with the interests of the elites.
Ukraine's push towards digitization
Ukraine is actively working towards becoming one of the world's most digitized countries, aiming for a cashless society and widespread use of e-services. The country's central bank is developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) called the E-Hrivenia, which is expected to launch in 2024. The E-Hrivenia will run on the stellar blockchain network. However, concerns arise regarding the nature of the stellar blockchain and its alignment with the goals of the elite, as it aims to become a global payment standard and collaborate in developing CBDCs for other countries.
Ukraine's green ambitions and sustainable development goals
Ukraine is also positioning itself as the world's first green digital economy, with initiatives like the Ukraine Green Growth Initiative. However, the concept of Ukraine's green transformation is scrutinized as potentially lacking environmental justice. The green reconstruction plans and commitment to sustainability are seen as disingenuous, aligning with the overall technocratic agenda. The connection of sustainability with digitalization is seen in both Ukraine and global policies, where digitization is often perceived as more 'sustainable.' The agreement among countries like Ukraine, Russia, and the Western elite on sustainable development goals suggests a convergence towards a technocratic future, despite geopolitical tensions.
In this episode, Whitney talks to Stavroula Pabst about the reconstruction efforts in Ukraine and how much of Ukraine's government and infrastructure has been outsourced or sold off to Western corporations that are using the country as a testbed for 4IR technologies.
