How Putinism went to war - Brian Taylor interview part 1

[@lorax8172]

Part of why FSB told him what he wanted to hear, is they were given a lot of money to make it happen but squandered it via corruption.

[@poucine832]

So true

[@SeanLTobin-qr8bm]

To me the history of Russia is routed in the Autocratic, personal, authoritative system. This system has continued more or less despite the fact that the Tsar has been removed. In fact Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchev, and Putin have all continued the Autocratic, personal and authoritative system of governance. Putin, himself, has suggested that he, more or less, wants to step into the shoes of Tsar Peter the Great, whose City Putin comes from, in his desire to see the rebuilding of the Russian Empire. The first on his list was sadly Ukraine. And were he successful in his original 3 day assumption of victory, no doubt the three Baltic States would have been taken down one by one. Unfortunately for him, these three Countries hold NATO membership and were Russia to forcefully attack, then NATO's Article 5 comes into play. The fact that he has had significant setbacks in Ukraine probably and thankfully puts an end to his dreams of greatness.

[@rocko7711]

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[@filthwizardoil]

I think Prof Taylor makes excellent points but his view is limited to some degree by its historical cross-sectionality. Kamil Galeev provides a convincing account of Putin as just another Tsar, part of the way Russia has been for a long time. Nevertheless, given Tsarism, Putin's personality becomes more important.

[@x--.]

Nice video mate. I really like how he distinguished between totalitarian and personal autocracy. Makes a lot of sense. And the 'he's surrounded himself with yes-men' and has been in power long enough to start 'believing his own bs' so won't consult with people outside his preferred interests explains a lot. Hopefully the rest of the video covers how that reality, Putin's Russia, could be negotiated with to end this conflict as quickly as realistically possible without surrender. On the format: I think in the future it might be helpful to break-out the topics into their own videos and incorporate the interview as you also guide us through things. One big interview is nice for NPR but for KZbin having the "bite sized" content can really help focus a video and be apart of establishing the bigger picture. We come for the Anders and your instinct to share the work of others makes a lot of sense but we really want to hear your take, as well. Just some food for thought.

[@stuckp1stuckp122]

A good interview, in particular the questions of whether the system is totalitarian and rational.

[@alexiskiri9693]

As for rationality, he makes great speeches. I heard a speech he made and he had me on board until I stepped back and pulled it apart and then could see the subtle lies and omissions. So he has that gift.

[@Psittacus_erithacus]

Indeed, it's good to acknowledge this. Certainly to better appreciate the threat he represents, but also to more fairly assess and then more effectively respond to the reactions of the Russian people (and others) going forward.

[@aenorist2431]

Its kinda self-evident that someone who manages to build an autocracy around himself has to have some talents to enable that. Those that try without those talents die and are forgotten by history. Dictators usually have a mix of force of personality, traditional allies, personal means and some other factors to keep the regime stable(-ish).

[@Badpak.]

I do not understand why this has been divided up in multiple videos. However i do enjoy the content and interview and seeing how this is your channel, you should keep doing what you think is right.

[@anderspuck]

Frankly it’s mostly because the way I personally consume KZbin videos I rarely have the time to watch 45 minutes at a time, so it’s easier with shorter videos. And then there is a bit of algorithm speculation too, because people just watching a few minutes would disproportionately skew watch time.

[@jacqdanieles]

@@anderspuck I like the bite-sized segments 👍

[@Asptuber]

@@anderspuck Interesting, both your preference for shorter videos and the algorithm. I tend to like long videos, and when I want to take them in chunks I just leave them paused in a tab - I wonder how the algorithm reacts to that? Especially when they sit there for 6+ months... For us who prefer longer videos, could you perhaps put the link to the playlist in the descriptions of the videos? That would be the best of both worlds for everyone. (Yes, I know, easy to find the playlist in just 3 clicks, but youtube watchers are lazy creatures easily distracted)

[@anderspuck]

@@Asptuber Good suggestion. I have added a link to the playlist in the description. I usually watch KZbin on my phone, and there it is much harder to deal with videos you have watched halfway. And because KZbin knows you already watched some of it, it is usually not suggested again, so you have to search to find it again.

[@aaron3890]

@@anderspuck I'm the same way. Great work on these videos!

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Yes being Eastern in dichotomy we cannot put our leadership beliefs on it. This leaves me uncertain of the direction Ukraine will travel after it gains it's land back. Remember it was completely corrupt before Putin attacked. It might or might not be strong and democratic after it saves itself. It needs to write a good constitution and everyone follow the law after it does this. The law should be for everyone and the same for everyone. People must follow the damned law.

[@Davids6994]

nice

[@marcojensen3543]

elsker formatet på 15 min cirka.

[@chriscardwell3495]

Thanks for the insights

[@polybius23]

Not a mention of the Russian perspective on NATO encirclement and Russian national security interests. It seems to make sense to at least attempt an emic perspective (this guy routinely simply dismisses NATO expansion as a consideration). Try listening to President Putin's "red line" speech in 2008 in Munich.

[@57thorns]

"Hyperpresidential system", is not that just another word for dictatorship?

[@anderspuck]

Not necessarily. You can also have a party in charge, for example.

[@connecticutaggie]

Great insights, I think I understand Putin and Russia a bit more not. When Brian talks that Russia is not Totalitarian, it seems like he is saying that the society is Paternalistic and Russia sees Putin a bit more as a Father than a Luminary. Is that a correct interpretation?

[@jaysdood]

I think he has acted very rationally when you consider the set of assumptions he was led to believe. If you wanted to expand Russia and believed that it would be a quick and painless war where you are welcomed as liberators, why wouldn't you invade?

[@davidb8539]

I would love to have been a fly on the wall for that conversation.... Vlad: "So... how is it going? When do they want me to visit for the celebrations?" Intelligence guy: "....so there's been a minor hitch, turns out it was all nonsense"

[@ohshitjeffrey3741]

Because of the kinda rapey ’invade’ part

[@jaysdood]

@@ohshitjeffrey3741 That's how you and I see it. You need to look at Putin's ideology. He sees Ukraine as an illegitimate state that must be re-assimilated. I suspect he also thinks he is doing God's work.

[@ohshitjeffrey3741]

@@jaysdood dog shmog , I worry about reality and hope people ‘doin Døggs work’ would get a clue, or find a new deity😉😉

[@toughr1506]

Great talk, great analysis!

[@roseblue3368]

He is a little out of touch he should check the new russian school curriculum

[@richardsimms251]

Very, very good information from 2 good speakers.

[@mambaman9363]

A good speaker doesn’t um and um

[@mindofown]

Excellent analysis very nuanced

[@kittyss2371]

Very informative!