Hidden Forces America Under Occupation: Truth, Power, & Imperial Decline | Jonathan Kirshner
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Aug 21, 2025 A leading realist scholar discusses the decline of the American-led global order. Cultural erosion and political polarization are breaking down traditional norms. He draws parallels between the current U.S. and France in the 1930s, highlighting the risks to democracy. The conversation explores how a new moneyed elite may manipulate these changes. They also address the impact of scapegoating and the collapse of shared narratives, revealing the dangers of an increasingly fractured political landscape.
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Preparing For A Century-Scale Reordering
- The episode frames current shifts as a 'Hundred Year Pivot' requiring strategic repositioning.
- Hosts aim to help listeners adapt portfolios, organizations, and families to this reordering.
Realism's Emphasis On Uncertainty
- Classical realism emphasizes uncertainty and the unpredictable nature of world events.
- Kirshner argues states act to define national interest amid a fragmenting American-led order.
Erosion Of Norms Weakens Global Power
- Eroding norms and collapsing shared narratives accelerate the decline of American influence abroad.
- Jonathan Kirshner links epistemic breakdown to weakening alliances and the dollar-based order.