Sarah Paine: China and Russia Are Watching America Fall!

Is the West collapsing… or entering a new Cold War? In this conversation, historian Sarah Paine delivers a brutally honest analysis of global power shifts — from the weakening of the United States to the long-term consequences of breaking alliances. Her thesis is clear: 👉 We are already in the second Cold War 👉 Strategic mistakes made today will shape entire generations 👉 And the biggest threat may not be external… but internal Timestamps: 00:00–02:30 – America is weakening itself from within 02:30–05:20 – Imperialism, power, and strategic mistakes 05:20–08:00 – NATO, alliances, and the risk of collapse 08:00–10:30 – Could WWII have been prevented? Lessons from history 10:30–13:00 – Europe’s role and the idea of “castle walls” 13:00–15:30 – Russia, China, and shifting global power 15:30–17:50 – Why dictatorships ultimately fail 17:50–20:30 – Is the West strong enough to survive? 20:30–25:30 – The hidden problem: money, power, and inequality Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications so you won't miss any of our future episodes ►    / @thisistheworldofficial   Matt Kawecki (host) on LinkedIn:   / maciejkawecki   This is The World: https://www.thisisworld.org/ This is The World on Instagram:   / thisistheworld_podcast