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Similarities Between Dugin’s Russkiy Mir and MAGA’s America First: Anti-Liberalism and Anti-Globalism Both ideologies reject liberal democracy, globalism, and the post-Cold War international order. Dugin’s " Fourth Political Theory " and MAGA’s "America First" position themselves as alternatives to what they see as a decadent, rootless liberalism that threatens traditional values and national identity [1,2,3]. Nationalism and Civilizational Identity Russkiy Mir: Dugin’s vision is of a "Eurasian" civilization led by Russia, uniting all Russian-speaking peoples and those he considers part of the "Russian world," often through force [4,5,6]. MAGA/America First: The MAGA movement emphasizes American exceptionalism, often with a focus on restoring a mythic past where (white) Christian values dominated , and rejects multiculturalism and global institutions [1,3]. Conspiracy and Anti-Elitism Both movements thrive on conspiracy theories—...

  Introduction: Alexander Dugin’s ideology has provided Putin with a powerful narrative to justify authoritarianism at home and aggression abroad. For a SnapBrief see: Alexander Dugins ideology . This Russkiy Mir ideology for a Russian Empire, hardly understood by Donald Trump, presents a significant obstacle to any meaningful ceasefire or peace agreement in the Ukraine war.   Here’s why: 1. Ideological Rejection of Ukrainian Sovereignty Dugin’s core belief is that Ukraine is not a legitimate state, but an artificial construct created by the West to weaken Russia. He argues that Ukraine’s existence as an independent country is a direct threat to Russia’s security and civilizational mission. For Dugin and his followers, the war is not about territorial concessions or political compromise, but about the complete “reunification” of what he calls the “Russian world.” This means the eradication of Ukrainian statehood and identity, not just the occupation of territory [1,2,3]...

  Introduction Alexander Dugin, often dubbed “Putin’s brain,” is a Russian political philosopher whose ultra-nationalist, anti-Western ideology has profoundly shaped Vladimir Putin’s Russia [1]. While Dugin holds no official government position, his ideas—particularly his “Fourth Political Theory” and Eurasianism—have permeated Russian political discourse, influenced internal governance, and provided a philosophical underpinning for Russia’s aggressive foreign policy, especially in the war in Ukraine [1,2,3]. I. The Core of Dugin’s Ideology Dugin’s worldview is rooted in a rejection of Western liberalism, which he sees as a corrupting, hegemonic force. Instead, he advocates for a “Eurasian” civilization, led by Russia, that would unite the post-Soviet space and beyond under a new geopolitical and ideological order. His 1997 book, Foundations of Geopolitics , is considered a foundational text for Russian military and political elites, arguing that Ukraine “as a state has no ge...

  Mistral.ai: Here is a summary of Andrey Gurkov’s book "Für Russland ist Europa der Feind: Warum meine Heimat mit dem Westen gebrochen hat" (For Russia, Europe is the Enemy: Why My Homeland Has Broken with the West): Core Thesis Gurkov argues that Russia no longer sees itself as part of the European values community —instead, Europe has become an enemy image in Russian society. The book is a sharp, unflinching analysis of how and why Russia has turned away from the West, especially under Putin’s rule. Key Points Historical and Cultural Roots : Gurkov explores the deep historical, cultural, political, and mass-psychological reasons behind Russia’s rejection of Europe. He traces the resurgence of imperial ambitions and aggressive nationalism, which have become mainstream in Russian society. Putin’s Role : The book highlights how Putin’s regime has exploited and amplified these tendencies, making anti-Western sentiment a central pillar of Russian identity. The invasi...

  Hoe werkt dat? Op basis van de huidige inzichten in strategisch stemmen en de standpunten van de Nederlandse partijen in 2025 is het mogelijk een strategische keuze te maken op hoofd-onderwerpen. Met een strategische keuze maak je de beste kans op een coalitie waar je stem ook werkelijk effekt heeft. Kies je primaire onderwerpen uit de lijst om te zien hoe je het beste kan stemmen. Deze analyse is gebaseerd op de huidige peilingen, coalitiemogelijkheden en de standpunten van de partijen zoals die naar voren komen uit de bronnen, opgesteld met behulp van Mistral.ai (Een Europese ai) Strategische Stemkeuzes per Hoofd-onderwerp 1. Immigratie & Asielbeleid Belangrijkste partijen: PVV, VVD, CDA, JA21, BBB Strategische keuzes: Voor strengere immigratiebeleid: PVV (grootste partij, maar polariserend; kan moeilijk coalities vormen zonder VVD/CDA). Als PVV te extreem is, kan VVD of JA21 een strategische keuze zijn om een rechtse coalitie te st...

Introduction The Netherlands’ upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for October 29, 2025, are taking place in a highly fragmented and volatile political landscape. The withdrawal of Pieter Omtzigt—the founder and figurehead of the New Social Contract (NSC)—from national politics in April 2025 has led to the near-total collapse of his party’s support [1,2,3,4]. NSC, which won 20 seats in the 2023 election, is now projected to win no seats at all, according to the latest polls [5,6,7]. This development has reshaped the strategic calculus for Dutch voters, as the number of viable kingmaker parties has diminished, and the far-right PVV remains the largest party in the polls, though with reduced support compared to 2023 [5,6,7]. This report provides a comprehensive, structured analysis of strategic voting in the Dutch context, explaining the concept and motivations behind it, reviewing models and analytical frameworks, applying these insights to the current political landscape...