International Relations IR
In international relations there are no permanent friends or enemies only permanent interests
We can choose our friends but not our neighbours
War is a strange game, only way to win it, is to not play it
It's all about what narratives you believe in
Wolf warrior diplomacy / strategy
Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
- 15 August 1971 - US would no longer exchange dollars held by foreign governments for gold
- 2 main principles to fix the declining power
- Earn more than we spend
- Treat each other well
https://economicprinciples.org
Why Leaders Lie: The Truth About Lying in International Politics with John Mearsheimer
- Selfish lies (lies told to benefit himself/herself)
- Strategic lies (lies to benefit the country / someone else)
Nobel lies (strategic lies can turn into nobel lies)
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Consealment
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Spinning
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5 types of international lies
- Inter-state lies (country lies to other countries)
- Fear mongering (lies to own country people)
- Strategic cover up
- Nationalist Myth making (portray himself as good and others as bad)
- Liberal lies
Trust is most important
John J Mearsheimer: The Great Delusion
Links
Why India chose Egypt President El Sisi as Chief Guest for Republic Day | India Egypt Relations
Why Russia's Biggest Threat is Actually China - YouTube
Book - Red Roulette by Desmond Shum
Ray Dalio on US Dominance, China Economy, Inflation, Future of Bridgewater - YouTube Russia and China are TRAPPING America! - YouTube