And if an alternative to Trump does in fact arise in America over the coming years, their basic platform will have to revolve entirely around the Cold War with Russia and China on one hand and social welfare at home on the other hand and in turn maintaining the fine balance between the two items. … Continue reading Second Note to “Patrimonial States”
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Note to “Patrimonial States”
In the United States - with of course the United States serving as our primary focus given that the United States is where we live and have grown up and where we were born - one informal network replaced another at the helm of the state within the span of about half a century or … Continue reading Note to “Patrimonial States”
Note to “The Nixon Doctrine”
Realpolitik - and not idealism - is the umbrella concept or term for the medley or mix of regime change and pragmatism we get from the overall history of the Cold War, the sole aim or goal of which was to of course pick off as many pawns from Moscow as possible and as a … Continue reading Note to “The Nixon Doctrine”
The Nixon Doctrine
Certain analysts and observers may assume that today’s situation in American government and politics has no precedent or parallel whatsoever. Which might be true, depending on how we interpret history. After all, history is a matter of subjective interpretation, not empirical methodology. Thus, if history is a matter of subjective interpretation and not a matter … Continue reading The Nixon Doctrine
Tenth Note to “Ein Che Ishqest”
Perhaps the most famous expression of all time in the very peculiar and eccentric world and subculture of philosophical nerdiness and wonkishness is from Marx, who said that philosophers have interpreted the world in many ways, but the point is to change it. But if you can’t change the fact that Russia and China will … Continue reading Tenth Note to “Ein Che Ishqest”
Adam A. Azim 