"I was reminded of my childhood: I grew up in a predominantly Sicilian neighbourhood, with a mafia maintaining order. No disorganised crime allowed. Putin did seem to have the instincts of a Sicilian mafia boss"
https://twitter.com/Halsrethink/status/1481619827231965184
“In Russia, disputes are resolved by common sense. In a dispute about significant money or property, the sides would send representatives to a dinner. Everyone attending would be armed. Facing the possibility of a bloody outcome both sides find a mutually agreeable solution...
Fear provides the catalyst for common sense.”
"He used his argument in the context of disputes between sovereign nations. Solutions often require an element of fear of disproportionate responses ... forcing adversaries to face horrific alternatives seemed to excite him."
"He used his argument in the context of disputes between sovereign nations. Solutions often require an element of fear of disproportionate responses ... forcing adversaries to face horrific alternatives seemed to excite him."
"That both Primakov and Kissinger took time to coach Putin on geopolitics and geosecurity was a clear demonstration that they saw in him the characteristics of a powerful leader. It also showed Putin’s capacity for listening to lengthy lessons on geopolitics "
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