In this video, Paul Buitink from “Reinvent Money”, talks to Glenn Diesen, a Norwegian academic, political scientist, and a professor at the School of Business of the University of South-Eastern Norway. Glenn explains why the current international liberal unipolar world order is in decline. And why a new multipolar Eurasian order is inevitable and how that would benefit the world. Also Glenn dives into the Russia and Ukraine conflict and why the incremental approach of the West could lead to a gradual change that could lead to undesirable consequences. At the end he also shares his experiences of being a controversial scientist in Norway.
Over the past 30 years, NATO has gradually moved closer to Russia’s borders, and the inclusion of Ukraine in NATO would mean that NATO military infrastructure and weapons could be placed in close proximity to Russia. Russia perceived this as a “red line” and was willing to use military force to prevent it. Escalating Western interference in Ukraine, such as the delivery of long-range missiles to strike Russian territory, increases the risk of further conflict and a possible direct confrontation with Russia. This may lead to Russia perceiving itself in an even more pressured situation and may escalate military actions in response. It could risk a wider war situation.
Diesen’s Main Points:
- The US-led unipolar world order is in decline, making way for a multipolar Eurasian order.
- This multipolar order is viewed as more beneficial for the global landscape.
- Europe faces significant challenges in adapting to this shift due to its reliance on the US-led system.
- The Russia-Ukraine conflict stems from NATO’s expansion, perceived by Russia as a threat.
- Escalating Western involvement in Ukraine risks further conflict and potential confrontation with Russia.
- Concerns exist about the suppression of dissenting academic views on the conflict.
- The Nord Stream pipeline sabotage remains a contentious and unclear issue.