Hub Podcasts Dictator unity: What Xi, Putin, and Kim Jong Un's parade means for Canada
Sep 3, 2025
The podcast dissects a dramatic military parade where Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un showcased their alliance, signaling a shift in global power dynamics. They discuss the implications for Canadian foreign policy in a world moving towards authoritarian blocs. The conversation highlights Kim's unexpected role in this trio and the growing challenges to Western democracy. The discussion also reflects on globalization's complexities and calls for a united Western response to counter China's assertive ambitions.
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Visual Proof Of A Bifurcated World
- The parade visually crystallizes a growing bipolar world with China building an alternative global network.
- This challenges Western liberal democratic capitalism across trade, governance, and technology.
Kim's Placement Was Intentional Signaling
- Kim Jong-un's presence at the front was a deliberate, surprising message of authoritarian unity.
- His inclusion signals China and Russia's willingness to publicly embrace extreme authoritarian partners.
Defense Is Central To China's Challenge
- China's challenge to the West rests heavily on defense and military capability as well as economic power.
- The parade and new ICBM preview underline the role of military strength in geopolitics today.