A New Dark Age for Europe | Is Russia the New West? | US Leverage Gone

Is Western Civilization already dead? In this episode, we discuss the rising tensions in Europe and whether the threat of World War III is real or just fear-mongering. We analyze the fundamental weakness of NATO, the "insanity" of current Western leadership, and how hatred of Russia has become the only glue holding the EU together.Later, we explore the controversial idea that Russia might be preserving traditional Western values while Europe abandons them. Finally, we look East to the growing tensions between Japan, Taiwan, and China, and ask: Does the US have any leverage left?Timestamps:0:00 - Intro: Is World War 3 a real possibility?4:08 - NATO’s fundamental weakness vs. Western delusion11:00 - The rise of the Multipolar World (80% vs 20%)16:37 - The "Ukrainianization" of European politics24:00 - Why the West is abandoning multiculturalism for hatred32:42 - Is hatred of Russia the only thing holding the EU together?40:00 - Is Western Civilization dead?48:30 - Is Russia becoming the new "West"?58:05 - East Asia tensions: Japan, China, and the Taiwan Strait1:03:00 - Does the US have any leverage left? (Military & Economic)