The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters PREVIEW: Realpolitik #6 | The Acceleration AND Surviving Europe turning into the next Middle East
Jul 28, 2025
Firas reflects on his past mistakes regarding economic assumptions and the unforeseen consequences of power dynamics. The discussion shifts to current global crises, highlighting the stark contrast between daily life in the West and regions engulfed in conflict. Geopolitical changes since the Cold War are examined, emphasizing the rise of nationalism and autonomy in countries like Turkey and Pakistan. The conversation also tackles the identity crises and societal instability brewing in the West, raising urgent questions about the future of international relations.
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Shift From Perma Crisis to Emergency
- The world has been in a state of perma crisis with conflicts distant from Western daily life.
- This is shifting toward a great emergency impacting Western daily life directly.
Muslim World Asserting Autonomy
- The Muslim world is waking up to its identity and asserting autonomy from the West.
- Countries like Turkey and Pakistan are reducing Western dependence and expanding military cooperation.
China's Industrious Ascent
- China rose from humiliation by the West through massive self-investment and industrial development.
- Its manufacturing output now surpasses the next ten countries combined.