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545. How Likely Is Civil War? - Professor David Betz

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Jun 12, 2025
In this riveting discussion, Professor David Betz, a military strategy expert at King’s College London, predicts the alarming potential for civil war in the West within five years. He examines how factors like elite disconnection, mass immigration, and the failures of multiculturalism could incite unrest. Betz warns of the Maoist model of insurgency's relevance today and elaborates on the role of censorship and AI in heightening tensions. He even urges listeners to consider their safety as the specter of chaos looms.
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Western Civil War Likely Soon

  • There is a significant probability a Western civil war could break out within five years.
  • The conditions conducive to civil war are already present and likely to worsen soon.
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Two Vectors Driving Civil Conflict

  • Two main vectors drive potential civil wars: inter-ethnic conflict and elite-driven peasant revolt.
  • The native population's revolt against perceived post-national elites interacts with Islamist-related ethnic tensions.
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Post-National Elites Undermine Nation

  • Western governments are often led by post-national elites suspicious of nationalism.
  • They struggle to promote national interest coherently, eroding public trust and identity.
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