A very positive reply by Putin - very encouraging, inspiring even. I continue to be amazed at the difference in class between Putin and our European “Comprador” politicians.
A bold genius move from Glenn Diesen to start communication with the leadership of Russia when his attempts didn’t work in his own country, Norway, and either in European countries. That should tell us how lost in US hegemony The Europeans really are.
Professor Glenn Diesen is a beacon, a clarion call in Norway. Sadly his talent is wasted in the mediocracy among Horwegian 'leaders' who are just lame poodles, US vassals. And the situation is even worse in the rest of Europe!
Excellent questions followed by very good answers. Found it extremely uplifting, thanks for posting. It seems to me that whenever Putin speaks I get an outstanding European History lesson. I
Outstanding, Glenn! What a privilege to be in the midst of history in the making. Congratulations and thanks for your courage and public engagement over the years on the issue of the relations and conflict between the West and Russia.
Congratulations prof Glenn for speaking there. My impression is that Putin was slightly uncomfortable answering, being a realist, because the idealisation of multipolarity is mostly a subject for philosophical discussion, although a very hot and interesting topic.
I may be a bit pessimistic, but it seems to me that:
1) conflicts derive from a struggle between unipolarity and national sovereignty. Multipolarity is not a cohesive force able to oppose unipolarity.
2) Multipolarity appears to be largely a myth, although an interesting theory for academic circles. In reality being part of BRICs does not automatically mean being multipolar. For example, the interesting theories of Alexander Dugin are disconnected from the essence of BRICs or real politics.
Thanks, yes, I can see that. I always considered him a thinker taking a position against the current Western ideological bias towards individualism, as in "Ethnosociology". The logical consequence would be, on a broader level, a multipolar approach to the interaction of states.
Excellent dialogue! We are on the cusp of great potential to eliminate Blocs once & for all. The NATO-UK-USA alliance has defeated itself with its wars & bankrupt economic policies. It is truly time for the West to join wtih the BRICS+ nations to create a future for All on this planet.
It would be interesting to follow up on some of the answers and comments from President Putin.
For example:
When he talks about the trust deficit between Western European countries and Russia, Putin mentions the Minsk agreement from 2015.
But what about the 1994 Budapest Memorandum? If Russia had stood by its commitments in that memorandum, and not annexed Crimea and pushed for the outbreak of war in eastern Ukraine, there would have been no need for a Minsk agreement.
You looked like a young boy speaking to Putin, with your admiration for him, lol, I guess I would too.
And President Putin looked charmed to have a W European speak in such terms, and with such hope so nakedly displayed. SOOO different from Western media outlets.
Congratulations. I'd love to have such an opportunity too. <3 :)
A very positive reply by Putin - very encouraging, inspiring even. I continue to be amazed at the difference in class between Putin and our European “Comprador” politicians.
A bold genius move from Glenn Diesen to start communication with the leadership of Russia when his attempts didn’t work in his own country, Norway, and either in European countries. That should tell us how lost in US hegemony The Europeans really are.
Professor Glenn Diesen is a beacon, a clarion call in Norway. Sadly his talent is wasted in the mediocracy among Horwegian 'leaders' who are just lame poodles, US vassals. And the situation is even worse in the rest of Europe!
Diesen skall bli vår statsminister!
We (the West) now needs "adults in the room" more than ever. In my opinion you are one of them.
Very interesting, thank you.
Excellent questions followed by very good answers. Found it extremely uplifting, thanks for posting. It seems to me that whenever Putin speaks I get an outstanding European History lesson. I
recall Kohl and De Gaulle very well.
The Old Man.
Russia is a people of peace, unlike the warring American et al elites that need to come down to earth
Very cool. Both of you.
Outstanding, Glenn! What a privilege to be in the midst of history in the making. Congratulations and thanks for your courage and public engagement over the years on the issue of the relations and conflict between the West and Russia.
Bra jobbat Glenn! All ära till dig. Fortsätt det goda arbete du gör.
Congratulations prof Glenn for speaking there. My impression is that Putin was slightly uncomfortable answering, being a realist, because the idealisation of multipolarity is mostly a subject for philosophical discussion, although a very hot and interesting topic.
I may be a bit pessimistic, but it seems to me that:
1) conflicts derive from a struggle between unipolarity and national sovereignty. Multipolarity is not a cohesive force able to oppose unipolarity.
2) Multipolarity appears to be largely a myth, although an interesting theory for academic circles. In reality being part of BRICs does not automatically mean being multipolar. For example, the interesting theories of Alexander Dugin are disconnected from the essence of BRICs or real politics.
Why should Alexander Dugin's theories be connected to BRICS?
BRICS has embarked upon a path towards multipolarity. Individual states are not multipolar.
Dugin's theories are about multipolarity.
BRICS is about multilateralism, but not really about multipolarity.
A state that rejects western hegemony endorses multipolarity.
Thanks, yes, I can see that. I always considered him a thinker taking a position against the current Western ideological bias towards individualism, as in "Ethnosociology". The logical consequence would be, on a broader level, a multipolar approach to the interaction of states.
Polarities
Excellent dialogue! We are on the cusp of great potential to eliminate Blocs once & for all. The NATO-UK-USA alliance has defeated itself with its wars & bankrupt economic policies. It is truly time for the West to join wtih the BRICS+ nations to create a future for All on this planet.
It would be interesting to follow up on some of the answers and comments from President Putin.
For example:
When he talks about the trust deficit between Western European countries and Russia, Putin mentions the Minsk agreement from 2015.
But what about the 1994 Budapest Memorandum? If Russia had stood by its commitments in that memorandum, and not annexed Crimea and pushed for the outbreak of war in eastern Ukraine, there would have been no need for a Minsk agreement.
Thank you for your kind effort, Glenn.
You looked like a young boy speaking to Putin, with your admiration for him, lol, I guess I would too.
And President Putin looked charmed to have a W European speak in such terms, and with such hope so nakedly displayed. SOOO different from Western media outlets.
Congratulations. I'd love to have such an opportunity too. <3 :)