Turbulent Times
Alexander shares his personal experiences growing up in the aftermath of the Soviet Union's collapse and draws parallels to the challenges faced during the Napoleonic era, highlighting economic turbulence and civil strife. Dwarkesh explores the pattern of punctuated equilibrium in international relations, discussing long periods of peace followed by massive wars and border reshuffling. The conflict in Ukraine is examined as part of the Russian Imperial project.In this clip
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Alexander Mikaberidze - Napoleon, War, Progress, and Global Order
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