Stanislav Krapivnik: The Civilizational Battle Shaping the Future of the World

Analysis of failed Ukraine peace talks: U.S. approach lacks diplomatic seriousness while Ukrainian elites profit from prolonging war. Russia won't relinquish territories and sees no middle ground until Kyiv's desperation forces surrender. Discussion of civilizational states—Russia's emerging identity built on traditional values, sovereignty, and non-interference versus the West's top-down liberal ideology. BRICS offers alternative model based on mutual respect and economic cooperation rather than regime change. Europe faces demographic collapse, unassimilated mass immigration, and elite detachment—heading toward inevitable internal conflict. The only sustainable civilizational idea respects national sovereignty: "We leave you alone internally; you leave us alone internally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.