WW3 DEBATE: “We’re On the Brink of Global Collapse” - #1144
Modern Wisdom | 31 aug 2026 | 03:06:24
In this geopolitical debate, we explore:
What the biggest threats to global peace are.
Whether America will lose its hegemony in 20 years or less.
How big of a deal the Iran War actually is for global stability.
How future historians will view Trump's legacy.
And much more...
Guests
Professor Jiang Xueqin is an educator, geopolitical commentator, and YouTuber.
Robert Pape is a political scientist and professor at the University of Chicago.
George Friedman is a geopolitical forecaster, strategist, and author.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Is America the Biggest Threat to Global Peace?
(09:52) Will America Still Be a Superpower in 20 Years?
(23:22) What Does America’s Relationship With China Look Like?
(32:21) Who Will Be the Biggest Superpower in 20 Years?
(37:16) Is America Heading for Civil Unrest?
(42:45) The Rise of Violent Populism
(47:57) Is Internal Violence in America Inevitable?
(57:09) What the 1960s Teach Us About Civil Unrest
(59:36) Would Trump Really Invade Greenland or Canada?
(01:12:22) How Serious Is the Iran War?
(01:21:17) Can Economic Pressure Actually Win a War?
(01:31:12) Is the Iran War Becoming a Forever War?
(01:45:23) Why Did Trump Bomb Fordow?
(02:03:21) Is Israel at the Centre of the Iran War?
(02:11:13) Why Does Israel Have So Much Influence Over the US?
(02:22:43) How Can Trump Win the Iran War?
(02:30:37) Is Trump Really Willing to Leave NATO?
(02:32:18) Could Britain Become a Global Power Again?
(02:36:03) How Population Collapse Could Reshape Geopolitics
(02:41:31) Are We Living in a Quasi-Anarchist World?
(02:52:28) How Likely Is Nuclear War?
(02:57:45) Is Targeting Electrical Power the Most Dangerous Scenario?
(03:05:01) Where to Find the Guys
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What the biggest threats to global peace are.
Whether America will lose its hegemony in 20 years or less.
How big of a deal the Iran War actually is for global stability.
How future historians will view Trump's legacy.
And much more...
Guests
Professor Jiang Xueqin is an educator, geopolitical commentator, and YouTuber.
Robert Pape is a political scientist and professor at the University of Chicago.
George Friedman is a geopolitical forecaster, strategist, and author.
Sponsors:
See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals
Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom
Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom
Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom
Get 10% discount on all Gymshark products at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10)
Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com
Timestamps:
(00:00) Is America the Biggest Threat to Global Peace?
(09:52) Will America Still Be a Superpower in 20 Years?
(23:22) What Does America’s Relationship With China Look Like?
(32:21) Who Will Be the Biggest Superpower in 20 Years?
(37:16) Is America Heading for Civil Unrest?
(42:45) The Rise of Violent Populism
(47:57) Is Internal Violence in America Inevitable?
(57:09) What the 1960s Teach Us About Civil Unrest
(59:36) Would Trump Really Invade Greenland or Canada?
(01:12:22) How Serious Is the Iran War?
(01:21:17) Can Economic Pressure Actually Win a War?
(01:31:12) Is the Iran War Becoming a Forever War?
(01:45:23) Why Did Trump Bomb Fordow?
(02:03:21) Is Israel at the Centre of the Iran War?
(02:11:13) Why Does Israel Have So Much Influence Over the US?
(02:22:43) How Can Trump Win the Iran War?
(02:30:37) Is Trump Really Willing to Leave NATO?
(02:32:18) Could Britain Become a Global Power Again?
(02:36:03) How Population Collapse Could Reshape Geopolitics
(02:41:31) Are We Living in a Quasi-Anarchist World?
(02:52:28) How Likely Is Nuclear War?
(02:57:45) Is Targeting Electrical Power the Most Dangerous Scenario?
(03:05:01) Where to Find the Guys
Extra Stuff:
See me live in the UK & Ireland this October - https://chriswilliamson.live/
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman
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Get In Touch:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast
Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact
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