TRIGGERnometry Congratulations, the Multipolar World You Ordered Is Here - Konstantin Kisin
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Jan 13, 2026 The arrival of a multipolar world signals the end of the post-war order, with significant implications for global power dynamics. Konstantin Kisin dissects the motivations behind groups advocating for this shift, including progressive arguments that misattribute Western success to oppression. He explores how U.S. withdrawal from global engagement could harm national interests and leads to instability, drawing parallels to historical isolationist sentiments. The discussion highlights economic self-sabotage in the West, warning of the chaos that comes with power vacuums.
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Multipolarity Follows Western Decline
- The arrival of a multipolar world follows the West's loss of moral, economic, and military authority.
- This shift empowers rivals like China and Russia to challenge rules that relied on US enforcement.
Progressive Push For Global Redistribution
- Western progressives want a multipolar world as a corrective for perceived historical injustice.
- Their worldview treats Western success as unearned and seeks global redistribution rather than appreciating causes of prosperity.
Isolationism Undermines National Interests
- Isolationists believe the US should withdraw from global policing but underestimate the economic consequences.
- America's large GDP share and global role make complete withdrawal incompatible with continued prosperity and security.