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The Realignment
463 | Jim Sciutto: Has Great Power Conflict Set Us on the Path to the Next World War?
Mar 14, 2024
Jim Sciutto discusses the looming threat of a new world war, comparing it to a '1939 moment.' They explore the complexities of great power conflict involving the US, Russia, and China, and the implications for global stability. They also focus on the importance of historical contexts, defense strategies, and the role of the press in informing the public during high-stakes conflicts.
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- The current global geopolitical landscape reflects a precarious 1939 moment, highlighting the risk of a potential World War.
- Escalating tensions and dangers of appeasement are evident in aggressive actions by powerful nations like Russia, paralleling strategies witnessed during World War II.
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The Shift from Cold War to Risk of World War
The podcast episode discusses the transition from viewing the current global geopolitical landscape as a second Cold War towards recognizing the risks of a potential World War. Highlighting the author's book, 'The Return of Great Powers', the focus is on the evolving alliances between major powers like Russia and China and their no-limits partnership, presenting a danger of conflict unlike the Cold War era. The lack of established treaties and the rise of new weapon systems indicate the potential for a more perilous situation requiring a shift in global approaches.
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