A very interesting discussion. I recall reading about Siegbert Schefke in The Collapse: The Accidental Opening of The Berlin Wall by Mary Elise Sarotte, Basic Books 2015. I wonder what Dirsus thinks of western protest groups such as Just Stop Oil, Extinction Rebellion etc? And your question about the appropriateness or otherwise of toppling a dictatorship was interesting. From a selfish western perspective removing certain key figures in the Middle East hasn’t necessarily been to our advantage.
A very interesting discussion. I recall reading about Siegbert Schefke in The Collapse: The Accidental Opening of The Berlin Wall by Mary Elise Sarotte, Basic Books 2015. I wonder what Dirsus thinks of western protest groups such as Just Stop Oil, Extinction Rebellion etc? And your question about the appropriateness or otherwise of toppling a dictatorship was interesting. From a selfish western perspective removing certain key figures in the Middle East hasn’t necessarily been to our advantage.
Thanks James. Maybe ask Marcel on Twitter/X about the protest groups. He's very approachable. I'm sure you'd get an answer.
Thank you I will do.
This was an interesting interview. Well done
Great interview. A lot to think about.