Hidden Forces Mounting Risk of a New World War | Walter Russell Mead
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Oct 30, 2023 
Famed historian of American Foreign Policy, Walter Russell Mead, discusses the evolving war in the Middle East and why we are living through the most dangerous period in international affairs since the 1930s. They explore historical parallels and differences, the apocalyptic strain in American politics, ideological influences on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, potential collusion among America's adversaries, and the possibility of direct U.S. involvement in Israel's war against Hamas.
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The Information Revolution and Misreading History
- The information revolution is as impactful as the industrial revolution, causing job displacement and societal disruption.
- Misinterpreting the Cold War's end led to a flawed national strategy based on a dying social market model.
Recognizing Global Instability
- Policymakers are gradually recognizing the increasing global instability, though some still cling to outdated assumptions.
- The Biden administration's initial foreign policy underestimated the precarious state of international affairs.
Misunderstanding Values
- American policymakers often fail to appreciate other countries' differing values, assuming prosperity and freedom are universally desired.
- This assumption, deeply ingrained in American culture, leads to recurring foreign policy miscalculations.