The Network State Podcast #22 - Kamil Galeev
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Jan 11, 2026 Kamil Galeev is a writer and analyst known for his exploration of historical power and revolutions. He delves into how revolutions often result in strict regimes rather than freedom, using examples from France and Russia. Galeev explains the role of monocentric states, the bureaucratic camouflage in regimes like Stalin's, and how innovations can arise from periods of breakdown. He also contrasts the privatization paths of Russia and China, emphasizing the impact of foreign investment on their economies. A must-listen for those intrigued by political history!
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Revolutions As Hostile Takeovers
- Revolutions act like hostile takeovers that transfer prebuilt omnipotence to a new center.
- They require a strong, monocentric capital to seize and reconstitute centralized power.
Medieval Patchwork Limits Royal Reach
- Medieval France combined aristocratic land power with autonomous, often republican towns and diverse local laws.
- This patchwork meant royal authority was theoretical far from the capital.
Courts And Nobles Became Opposition Hubs
- Judicial bodies and local elites became focal points for opposition to royal will.
- The monarchy suppressed these by creating royal administrators (intendants) dependent on the king.
