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A lot of people who believe that the problems in the Global South are due to western governments or regional histories are going to experience a rude awakening.
by nis0s 11mo ago
A lot of people who believe that the problems in the Global South are due to western governments or regional histories are going to experience a rude awakening.
The order established by the Abrahamic faiths and western philosophies (which were heavily influenced by pre-existing middle eastern cultures or works) has been useful for demonstrating what ideas work and what don’t. People who want to believe in their own false narratives about alternatives will experience a rude awakening, and blame their failures on their “enemies”, like many in western cultures are doing now to their detractors. What hasn’t worked is pretending that oligopoly and monopoly are capitalism; too much influence is given to a few sources, and too many resources are spent or wasted on them.
U.S. the country will be fine because it has an arsenal of weapons, both military and otherwise, as long as it doesn’t let its debt issues overpower its economy. U.S. will need to remember that you have to spend money to make money, that means more grants and funding opportunities, and at the same time maybe that means less social programs, like public education.
Europe will be fine as long as it puts immigration quotas in place, and doesn’t let Russia overpower it.
Middle East and South Asian countries need to calm down with Israel because they really need to worry about India, which is positioned for supremacy after China. Russia seems like a distraction at this point, but it depends. Israel is more influenced by western democratic principles and philosophies than India, and so would make a better ally for most countries, as long as both countries can operate in good faith. You can never trust countries to operate in good faith, doesn’t matter which country it is.
LATAM and Africa will continue the blame and social manipulation games, as per usual. Oceania will be fine as long as it doesn’t let Europe’s migration issues target it.
The other global powers will find that they never should have wanted global supremacy, and they’re ill-equipped to deal with it. The UK will coast on via indirect manipulation as always since it gave up global supremacy.
- keepamovin 11mo agoYes, this: "The order established by the Abrahamic faiths and western philosophies (which were heavily influenced by pre-existing middle eastern cultures or works) has been useful for demonstrating what ideas work and what don’t. People who want to believe in their own false narratives about alternatives will experience a rude awakening, and blame their failures on their “enemies”, like many in western cultures are doing now to their detractors. What hasn’t worked is pretending that oligopoly and monopoly are capitalism; too much influence is given to a few sources, and too many resources are spent or wasted on them." is a potential flashpoint I think. Very sage as well! Excellent. Also so true about India, and -- Indonesia. Russia, depends, exactly. It sounds ridiculous but it may make sense for Israel to become officially part of the US empire, it already functions similarly unofficially. Controversial and nuanced, yes. Apologies. "LATAM and Africa will continue the blame and social manipulation games, as per usual." I don't think so. I think they are some of the wildcards. Things could change fast. US domestic fortification focused, China lacks reach to disrupt - could lead to grassroots populism that upends old orders, and combined with shifting fortunes and new tech, could be formidable. Wild card. Maybe you're right, but I just feel like there's more contemporary potential there that hasn't been expressed yet. Oceania may end up pillaged. Or it may continue to be "less than relevant" lol. Idk. Indonesia is all important...probably. "The UK will coast on via indirect manipulation as always since it gave up global supremacy." Sounds right, but idk, super interested to know more.
- nis0s 11mo ago> It sounds ridiculous but it may make sense for Israel to become officially part of the US empire, it already functions similarly unofficially. That’s not what I was saying, and it doesn’t make sense to say at all.
- keepamovin 11mo agoI know that's not what you were saying. I was adding. And I know it doesn't sounds sensical Fret not, you are hereby disclaimed of all association, sought or unsought, with this dangerous idea.
- nis0s 11mo agoWhat’s dangerous about this idea? It’s simply wrong because let’s think back to why people formed nation states. The core ideas are related to cultural identity and protection for who you classify as your people. The Jewish people have always suffered by being targeted because of their religion or culture, that’s why it makes sense that they should have their own country. What do you think countries are for? It’s an establishment of collective will and power for navigating systemic forces. There’s a lot more to this, but then we’re just taking about political science and history. In general, groups of people with distinct characteristics need to have safe havens, they cannot rely on others for protections. People need to protect their countries, that’s where they’re safest.
- keepamovin 11mo agoTrue, that's the public motivating/organizing ideas. But the private/governing calculus about what's in the best interest may be different or larger. Small countries need protection, large countries need reach.