Welcome to The Geopolitical Compass! In today's episode, we delve into the decline of Western hegemony, symbolized by Russia's hypersonic missile technology and the West's persistent underestimation of its adversaries. This episode is based on the article "The Death Knell of the West: Hubris, Betrayal, and the Empire's Final Act."

You can read the original article here: The Death Knell of the West: Hubris, Betrayal, and the Empire’s Final Act

Part 1: A New Era of Warfare

Technological Shift: Russia's advanced weaponry, like the Oresnik hypersonic missile, has altered the global military balance.

Western Denial: The West, particularly the U.S., continues to deny this reality, clinging to outdated perceptions of power.

Part 2: America's Broken Promises

NATO Expansion: We examine the U.S.'s broken promise to Russia regarding NATO expansion, highlighting the systematic encirclement of Russia.

Global Betrayals: The episode explores America's pattern of betraying allies and adversaries alike, from the Kurds in Syria to Afghan interpreters.

Part 3: The Moral Abyss

Erosion of Trust: We discuss the erosion of trust in America, driven by its deceit, lies, and self-serving actions.

False Moralizing: The episode critiques the hypocrisy of American rhetoric on democracy and freedom, contrasting it with its support for despots and oppressive regimes.

Part 4: The Fall of Empire

Multipolarity's Rise: We analyze the rise of multipolarity, with Russia, China, and the BRICS nations challenging Western dominance.

Global Shift: The episode highlights the global South's alignment with the multipolar order, signaling a rejection of Western exploitation.

The episode concludes by emphasizing the stark choice facing the West: adapt or collapse.