This video explores the concept of warfare extending beyond traditional defined beginnings and endings, focusing on the 'fringes' of conflict. It discusses how modern 'culture wars' involve non-state actors, ideologues, and activists employing insurgent tactics and irregular warfare. The globalization of media and the internet are highlighted as factors increasing the visibility of these tactics in the West, prompting reflection on how to address them.
This video explores the complex relationship between war and religion, arguing that the idea of eliminating war by removing religion is a naive one. It posits that core philosophies, even those seemingly secular like Clausewitz's theories on war as politics, Mao and Lenin's view of war as culture, or economic scarcity, are underpinned by fundamentally religious or metaphysical ideas. The discussion suggests that these differing worldviews influence how wars are perceived and conducted. The video also promotes a podcast and merchandise.
This episode of the REDACTED Culture Cast features a return of Iain Harrison, Editor-in-Chief of RECOIL Magazine. The discussion centers on the War in Ukraine, emphasizing its inseparable connection to politics, as famously stated by Clausewitz: "War is politics by another mean." The conversation aims to provide a fresh perspective on the conflict, encouraging a reconsideration of premises and tribalistic viewpoints. It also explores the lessons learned from the recent conflict and their applicability to the individual.
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