I think the precedence of socialism there is a very big leftward force multiplier. Their path is fundamentally different from other countries who might become socialist, so it will be interesting to see how it pans out. Hopefully their closeness with China will continue.
A spectre is haunting Putin. Three of them actually: the Spectres of Communism Past, Present, and Future
In all seriousness, if there's a list of the nations next up to turn socialist, Russia would be near the top.
You think so? Hasn't their geopolitical position put them in a place of stability? I mean I wish tho 😭
I think the precedence of socialism there is a very big leftward force multiplier. Their path is fundamentally different from other countries who might become socialist, so it will be interesting to see how it pans out. Hopefully their closeness with China will continue.