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*PREVIEW* Tradecraft in the Doha Panda Express
Feb 2, 2024
Discussion about an offshore oil rig theme park in Saudi Arabia. Exploring contradictions in international law and liberal democratic states. Analysis of the attack in Jordan and the lack of coherence in Western states.
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- The podcast highlights the shift away from a polite facade, where controversial actions were given more leeway, with individuals like Netanyahu openly embracing such decisions, causing a sense of contradiction.
- The podcast discusses the challenges faced by Western states, particularly the US, in taking decisive actions to end conflicts due to the fear of escalating the situation further, as demonstrated by examples of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Iranian-backed militant groups striking American bases in Jordan.
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The Shift in Politeness and Liberal Concern
The podcast discusses how the polite facade, in which people pretend to be cautious or feel bad about certain actions, used to allow for more leeway in those actions. However, this facade seems to be out of fashion now, as individuals like Netanyahu openly embrace controversial decisions. This shift is alarming and creates a sense of contradiction.
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