MARCUS PAPADOPOULOS: Ancient European nations must unite! | The Weight of Chains Podcast #006

Tonight’s guest is one of the most direct and informed voices on international affairs. Dr. Marcus Papadopoulos is a historian, author, and commentator specializing in Russia, the former Yugoslavia, and European politics. He’s the editor of Politics First magazine and a regular on international media outlets. With a PhD in Russian and Soviet history, he’s spent years exposing the deeper forces behind the headlines — from NATO’s expansion to the West’s selective use of international law. He’s also the author of Arise, Rossiya: The Return of Russia to World Politics, a deep dive into how Russia clawed its way back onto the world stage. Marcus is known for challenging the mainstream Western narrative — whether on Ukraine, Syria, or the Balkans — and backing it up with serious historical perspective. Tonight, we’re talking about the geopolitical storm surrounding Ukraine and Russia, America’s shifting role, and the EU’s growing contradictions. But we’re also zooming in on the Balkans — especially Bosnia, where the High Representative’s attempt to disrupt democracy has raised serious questions about sovereignty and foreign overreach. Is Western policy in the region evolving — or repeating old mistakes? And more importantly, what should the world brace for in the months ahead? Host: Boris Malagurski Video, Editing & Design: Pavle Vasiljevic