

Downstream: Europe’s Political Elite Are Completely Finished w/ Philip Pilkington
17 snips Feb 24, 2025
In this discussion, Philip Pilkington, a columnist and podcaster with a keen eye on geopolitics, shares insights on Europe's waning global influence. He delves into the decline of the political elite, criticizing their response to geopolitical shifts. The conversation highlights Europe's dependency on the U.S. for security, the ascent of China, and the implications of Russia's resurgence. Pilkington also questions the integrity of current leaders and calls for a new political generation amidst growing military and economic challenges.
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Europe's Economic Woes
- Europe's economy has stagnated, with declining living standards in several countries.
- It's viewed as a laughingstock due to its economic weakness and vassal status to the US.
Europe's Vassal Status
- Europe's vassalization is similar to Eastern Bloc countries under Soviet control.
- Its leaders seem controlled by external forces, echoing Soviet-era dynamics.
Soviet Analogy
- A Georgian politician compared European leadership to the Soviet era.
- He highlighted how the 'second secretary' often held real power, influencing the first secretary.