Tag: geopolitics

The ‘information ecology’ of people living in the English-speaking world is collapsing as fast as, if not faster than, natural ecosystems. On the one hand, mainstream corporate and state media now regularly mislead us about our health, economy, environment and society, whenever that protects the established order. Even ‘progressive’ media institutions muddy the waters about ongoing imperialist exploitation and violence. On the other hand, most non-traditional media in the form of celebrity pundits and independent journalists, don’t have the capacity to do more than react critically to news from the mainstream, and often spin simplistic or sensational narratives to gain attention. For people who have the time to find independent expert voices on various topics, such as war, economy and public health, then there is much available. But most people don’t have the time for that. Therefore, I have noticed a rise in the number of people who have distorted views of what is happening in the world, even if they work on matters of common concern. Combined with the widespread use of moral psychology in modern media, whereby differing opinions are made out to be disgusting or dangerous, this can lead to some awkward interactions in-person and online. That is why I am so relieved that Brave New Europe regularly produce well-informed left-of-centre analysis of European and global affairs. You can read my past essays with them, mainly on climate issues, here. But what caught my eye last week was their summary of geopolitical shifts during 2023, written by Mathew D Rose. It provided a synthesis rarely, if ever, found in Western media, whether mainstream or not. Mathew focuses on the major shift in global power that is underway – something largely hidden from the citizens of the West. I recommend you take time to read it below, and then browse other articles from them.

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