I really enjoy listening to Tim. If anyone enjoyed this short video I'd recommend his books on the power of geography, also his book on the break up of Yugoslavia is a fantastic read.
I was a bit skeptical when i clicked on this but this guy summed up in short what i have seen in 3 excellent youtube videos about various topics. Couldn't agree more with him.
First Edit: wars can depend on natural resources and as said in the video strategic positions like the suez, Panama Canal or islands in the south Chinese sea
In 50-100 years time, sure that'll be the case. But right now I think theres still a requirement for 'boots on the ground' in any major conflict. Current drone technology is replacing that, but its still decades off superseding it. And that ignores the way in which cyber warfare and technology is replacing traditional kinetic combat.
It won’t even be wars, they far too costly. China will hack the United States power grid and crash it, the US will hack Chinese satellites and down them and the cycle repeats etc etc
Why? Simple. Humans are a competitive and combative species. And it's been that way since Lucy left the trees a million years ago. However much of anything I have is less of that substance than you get. Nothing is infinite, nothing is free. Even the sun will burn out one day. Because of this we are instinctively driven acquire more resources. We view existence as having two teams: 'Us' [your people] and 'Them' [those people over there] and whenever it comes up for a vote, us or them, we choose 'Us' about 99.5% of the time.
He didn't mention powerful autocrat leaders and corrupt regimes.with geographical ambition ..eg Russia and a desire to restore the old.soviet powerbase ....
Blunt, but fairly close. You do realise that you’ve ruined the premise of thousands of books on the subject. Notably a fair few written by retired military folk who rely on their experiences to cash in on this drive for “why, why, why”
This is an awful fact, but generally areas prone to conflict are very religious and also religiously diverse. Think the middle east, west asia, and africa; Very diverse, and very religious areas where conflict has been present for thousands of years. And of course there is also political issues like east Asia and eastern Europe.
@@Naval-Gazing Not in 19th Century Britain, Vicars were seen as very prestigious individuals which we gave massive amounts of resources to. Some of them would squander it but more often than not they came up with brilliant inventions. We owe almost the entire industrial revolution to Vicars.
@@imShlievenhien True, but that was attributable to the Church's providing a sinecure for middle-class and fringe-aristocratic intellectuals --- just as the medieval Catholic Church had formerly provided power opportunities for second and third sons of aristocrats (more likely to be homosexual, cf "maternal immune hypothesis"). The religious masses, however, have always been kept conveniently ignorant of logic and critical thinking.
‘Climate change’ Jesus give me a break. I’m sure China invading Taiwan has to do with climate change. I’m sure North Korea nuclear program has to do with climate change. And yes, India vs Pakistan, the entire dispute because of climate change 😂
When bankers want them too.
I really enjoy listening to Tim. If anyone enjoyed this short video I'd recommend his books on the power of geography, also his book on the break up of Yugoslavia is a fantastic read.
"The shadowplay" book is on the way ... can't wait to read it!!
I love his book
Really fantastic read! They give a clear picture.
I was a bit skeptical when i clicked on this but this guy summed up in short what i have seen in 3 excellent youtube videos about various topics. Couldn't agree more with him.
The War drums are becoming LOUDER!
There's a huge arms race happening in East Asia. Will war happen there?
Population growth and migration will be the driver for the next big conflict. Land grabs via ideology or defence will also play a big part.
Very well said 👍🏼
World Population everyone ignores it. Its the Frozen Elephant in the Room.
@HighHopesBass ignorance kills.
@HighHopesBass interesting thought?
@@VanderlyndenJengold your right and there's a load of ignoramouse lol
First
Edit: wars can depend on natural resources and as said in the video strategic positions like the suez, Panama Canal or islands in the south Chinese sea
Just sad our space program is so far behind really
This world is just gonna go boom too much pressure
I think this way of thinking is well out of date. Talking of using massed boots on the ground? It will be a battle of the drones played from a bunker.
You wish.
Tell that to China. They'll serve up both
how can a drone hold ground?
In 50-100 years time, sure that'll be the case. But right now I think theres still a requirement for 'boots on the ground' in any major conflict. Current drone technology is replacing that, but its still decades off superseding it.
And that ignores the way in which cyber warfare and technology is replacing traditional kinetic combat.
It won’t even be wars, they far too costly. China will hack the United States power grid and crash it, the US will hack Chinese satellites and down them and the cycle repeats etc etc
The US has the best geography in the world. Turkey also has a really big advantage due to its geography
Why?
Simple. Humans are a competitive and combative species. And it's been that way since Lucy left the trees a million years ago. However much of anything I have is less of that substance than you get. Nothing is infinite, nothing is free. Even the sun will burn out one day. Because of this we are instinctively driven acquire more resources.
We view existence as having two teams: 'Us' [your people] and 'Them' [those people over there] and whenever it comes up for a vote, us or them, we choose 'Us' about 99.5% of the time.
You're wrong. Russia, without Ukraine and without all east Europe is number one in wheat production.
If the overall transit systems worked yes,
He didn't mention powerful autocrat leaders and corrupt regimes.with geographical ambition ..eg Russia and a desire to restore the old.soviet powerbase ....
Because of the military industrial complex
All in all, things look pretty bleak don't they.
How right was he? Wow!
Wars happen because namby pamby little polititians stamp their feet when they dont get their way, and the other side says yeah you and whoes army.
Blunt, but fairly close.
You do realise that you’ve ruined the premise of thousands of books on the subject. Notably a fair few written by retired military folk who rely on their experiences to cash in on this drive for “why, why, why”
Ask Bliar
This is an awful fact, but generally areas prone to conflict are very religious and also religiously diverse. Think the middle east, west asia, and africa; Very diverse, and very religious areas where conflict has been present for thousands of years.
And of course there is also political issues like east Asia and eastern Europe.
And religiosity is positively correlated with authoritarianism, and negatively correlated with educational attainment.
@@Naval-Gazing Not in 19th Century Britain, Vicars were seen as very prestigious individuals which we gave massive amounts of resources to. Some of them would squander it but more often than not they came up with brilliant inventions. We owe almost the entire industrial revolution to Vicars.
@@imShlievenhien True, but that was attributable to the Church's providing a sinecure for middle-class and fringe-aristocratic intellectuals --- just as the medieval Catholic Church had formerly provided power opportunities for second and third sons of aristocrats (more likely to be homosexual, cf "maternal immune hypothesis"). The religious masses, however, have always been kept conveniently ignorant of logic and critical thinking.
Lol, all of that instability and diversity has been created in w. Europe and US since globalism.
@@TheBooban ALL? All SINCE globalization? Back to history class for you.
‘Climate change’ Jesus give me a break. I’m sure China invading Taiwan has to do with climate change. I’m sure North Korea nuclear program has to do with climate change. And yes, India vs Pakistan, the entire dispute because of climate change 😂
I mean in the future some countries will prob go to war bc of a scarce of resources ex. Gas, coal etc.
Oy vey.
How does climate change lead to poverty? Not sure I understood this assumption
What climate change ?
The climate change recognised by more or less every scientist in the field?
Europe because they're always fighting
Wars happen to transfer money!!!! Watch: "Sum of all fears"!!!!
Some damn foolish thing in the balkans
You, sir. Should never. Talk about WAR! Because, you know. Nothing!
@@OEightHours l know war! Don't care. Where? Whom are you to say. Anything else? Have you seen war?
@@nathanadams7020 have you seen war. Your response is mostly nonsensical.
Savage! That's what it takes!
So go ahead and talk about what ever you want to, because it doesn't matter!
@@kordellswoffer1520 what, the Older Marines have put up with is bad. What do you think?
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Climate alarmist detected
Personally your lamp oil learning is excellent but I’m not impressed. A little humility might help. Remember Rule # 62.
War is punishment for sin.