The Secret Plot to Destroy Russia | Alexander Mercouris

Alexander Mercouris of The Duran discusses Russophobia as a long-running political and cultural story. Mercouris explains how anti-Russian images were built in Britain and France, how fear and hate mix together, and why the West keeps repeating weak and evil stereotypes about Russia. He also talks about Gorbachev, NATO, Russian agency, and how culture, travel, and open debate could help break these false ideas. Links: The Duran:    / @theduran   Alexander Mercouris:    / @alexmercouris   Alex Christoforou:    / @alexchristoforou   Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com (Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/a...) Merch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shop Donation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donate Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction and Russophobia origins 00:06:58 Politics behind the narrative 00:13:20 Russia as weak but dangerous 00:18:13 Russia, culture, and the “good Russian” 00:24:30 Gorbachev, reform, and Western bias 00:33:03 NATO, power, and why Russia was excluded 00:37:28 What Russia can do to fight back 00:44:19 Film, music, and culture examples