

326. Israel, Russia, China, Iran: The World in Conflict | Walter Russell Mead
111 snips Jan 26, 2023
Walter Russell Mead, a distinguished writer and professor at Bard College specializing in international affairs, joins for a deep dive into global tensions. The conversation touches on China's authoritarian rule and domestic discontent, as well as Russia's complex geopolitical maneuvers under Putin. They address the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the significance of the Abraham Accords. Mead emphasizes the need for American optimism to navigate these challenges and foster a more stable world order.
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World Order Challengers
- The world is divided into countries that support, want to adjust, or want to overthrow the current world order.
- China, Russia, and Iran are leading the opposition against the Anglo-American system.
China's Offer
- China offers countries financial and technological aid without the Western demands for political reform.
- This appeals to corrupt leaders, but isn't a sustainable model for a new world order.
Challenging Anglo-American Dominance
- Throughout history, many have challenged the Anglo-American order, believing centralized power could surpass it.
- Leaders like Napoleon and Hitler failed, and China may follow the same path.