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The Real Death of the West | Prof. David Gibbs Neutrality Studies

Podcast: Neutrality Studies · Pascal

Opublikowano: 2026-10-18

Historian David Gibbs argues that today’s international disorder grew from decisions made after the Cold War, when Western policymakers sought to preserve military dominance despite the disappearance of the Soviet threat. Kyoto University Symposium 2026: "Geopolitics in the Time of Monsters"Presentation 2: Prof. David GibbsDrawing on declassified documents and Gibbs' research, he examines military spending, NATO, Yugoslavia and the politics of intervention. The audience discussion considers oil, capitalism, humanitarian arguments, China and public opposition to war. Recorded at the Kyoto Symposium 2026, this session includes the presentation and the full questions and answers.David’s Links:University profile: https://history.ariz...