The ‘Post Cold War‘ Always Was A SCAM
Originally published on 4 Oct 2025.
I’ve always felt uneasy calling the period after the Soviet Union’s collapse the “Post–Cold War.” To me, it was a temporary label—anything “post” must eventually become “pre” to something else. History never really stops. Even when 9/11 and the “War on Terror” seemed to change everything, I sensed that the world’s basic structure hadn’t shifted. Despite the chaos and destruction in West Asia and North Africa, global politics still revolved around a single dominant power.
Looking back now, it feels clear that the Post–Cold War era truly ended with Russia’s…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.