Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Sergey Karaganov: How Russia Will Win the New World War
May 10, 2026
Sergey Karaganov, veteran Russian political scientist and longtime foreign policy advisor, shares hardline strategic views. He frames current conflict as a new world war and discusses escalation, nuclear deterrence, and changes in doctrine. He argues for decisive responses to Western actions, outlines geopolitical drivers of the war, and describes a long shift toward a multipolar, Eurasian-focused Russia.
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Conflict Framed As A Fourth World War
- Sergey Karaganov argues the conflict is part of a broader Fourth World War driven by systemic global change, not just a bilateral fight over Ukraine.
- He links escalation in Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia as symptoms of a global realignment that began with US actions toward Russia.
Escalate To Force European Capitulation
- Karaganov urges Russia to escalate to stop the bloodletting, starting with targeted conventional strikes then limited nuclear strikes if Europe refuses to yield.
- He recommends aiming at European elites and symbolic logistical targets, offering ultimatums before any nuclear use.
Diplomacy Won't Last Without Political Change In Europe
- Karaganov dismisses 'the spirit of Alaska' talks as insufficient, predicting any superficial truce would only delay and revive the war.
- He contends true peace requires removal of European elites who he says are pushing countries toward conflict.