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Jacobin Radio
Behind the News: Global North in Decline w/ Vijay Prashad
Mar 14, 2024
Exploring the decline of the global North's leadership, the evolution of the bourgeoisie class, comparisons between the euro and the dollar, the Gaza crisis, youth activism challenges, and the historical context of Ukrainian identity formation.
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- Western leadership lacks vision and competence, leading to infrastructural decline.
- Bourgeoisie's short-term focus hinders grand societal progress and effective governance.
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Crisis in Western Leadership
The Western leadership class faces a crisis highlighted by the inadequacies of political figures like Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Leaders lack clear agendas and fail to address key issues affecting the US and global community. The decline in infrastructure quality, exemplified by the state of airports, reflects the broader leadership deficiencies in Western nations, including Germany and the UK.
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