The Burning Archive Jeff Rich
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History helps us understand the cultures and conflicts of the changing multipolar world. But there is so much to read! Where to begin? Let Jeff Rich, writer historian, and ex-government official, be your guide to some quality world history. Appreciate world literature, discuss world crises and meet intriguing historians. Free weekly newsletter at jeffrich.substack.com
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145. Are we living through an end of empire moment, like the Suez Crisis?
In this video podcast, I share with you insights from the best historians of empire about whether we are living through an end of empire moment? Even Boris Johnson says the collapse of Western hegemony could be near? Will the US empire collapse? Will defeat in Eastern Europe bring on a Suez Crisis for the USA?
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There you can read my article, "Is Ukraine the West's Suez moment?"
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144. Halford Mackinder, The Geographical Pivot of History
Judge the "father of geopolitics" yourself by listening to my reading of his celebrated essay from 1904, the Geographical Pivot of History.
Try my new introductory course on geopolitics and history, Seeing the world clearly with history I have distilled a lifetime of studying history, observing world politics, and advising governments into the seven essential lessons that will make you into an independent thinker on geopolitics and history. Enrolments are open now, and the course unlocks on 3 June 2024
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143. Mackinder and geopolitics: mad, bad and dangerous to know?
Halford Mackinder's ideas about geopolitics were so influential that he is known as the "father of geopolitics." Many people think US strategy is still based on Mackinder's ideas. But when you look at these ideas with some quality world history you discover that Mackinder was mad, bad and dangerous to know.
Find out what he got wrong in this podcast, and learn what you can do about it - so you can think independently, see the world clearly, and live in tune with a changing world.
Try my new introductory course on geopolitics and history, Seeing the world clearly with history. I have distilled a lifetime of studying history, observing world politics, and advising governments into the seven essential lessons that will make you into an independent thinker on geopolitics and history. Enrolments are open now, and the course unlocks on 3 June 2024
Or take a deep dive with me into empires, civilizations or mindful history. More information on all my courses at https://courses.jeffrichwriter.com/
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142. Sophie Loy-Wilson on the intertwined history of Australia and China
This Burning Archive interview tackles a critical question: Can Australia and China rewrite their shared Asian history? Delving into the subtleties of China-Australia history, the Burning Archive interviews a brilliant Australian historian who specializes in Australian Chinese communities, Sophie Loy-Wilson.
Sophie shows how we all have a capacity for a more "generous approach to storytelling". We can rewrite history, without relying on political leaders. Discover how historical narratives have shaped international relations, and how a shift in perspective can unlock new ways to connect across borders. Learn about the historical factors shaping the relationship between these two nations and how a reframing of the past can pave the way for a more compassionate future.
And as a special bonus Sophie Loy-Wilson (Senior Lecturer in History at Sydney University) offers her top three history book recommendations to learn about the history of China through the lives of individuals.
The article "Ruptured Histories: Australia, China and Japan", co-authored by Sophie Loy-Wilson and Andrew Levidis in History Australia can be read for free here https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14490854.2024.2312210
Sophie Loy-Wilson's book, Australians in Shanghai is available at good public and university libraries and here https://amzn.to/3JkFsOF.
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141. History, Destruction and Sebald, The Rings of Saturn
W.G. Sebald, The Rings of Saturn is an unclassifiable book - essayistic semi-fiction that traces the history of destruction and is haunted by the horrors of war and the Holocaust. I reflect on Sebald's histories of destruction, based on my recent essay at jeffrich.substack.com, and read from the first chapter of The Rings of Saturn.
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140. How to mend Australia-China relationships: a conversation with Warwick Powell
Warwick Powell and I had a wide-ranging conversation about Australia-China relationships, and how history has shaped the tensions in the relationship today. But history can also show us how Australia, Asia and America can learn to live together at peace with a multipolar world. Please enjoy this wonderful, inspiring conversation with Australia-China expert, Warwick Powell.
Warwick Powell is an adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology, author, chairman of Smart Trade Networks, former adviser to former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, and a frequent commentator on geopolitics and Australia-Asia relationships.
You can follow Warwick Powell on X (Twitter) at: https://twitter.com/baoshaoshan
Warwick recommended two YouTube sites towards the end of the interview that can help you see the reality of contemporary daily life in China more clearly, and away from the often polarising rhetoric of politics. These sites are
Blondie in China ( @BlondieinChina ) - https://www.youtube.com/@BlondieinChina
Katherine’s journey to the East ( @kats_journey_east ) - https://www.youtube.com/@kats_journey_east
You can also watch my discussion with @TheDuran about AUKUS, China and Australia's role in a multipolar world here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VutieNNCkDc&t=1377s
Jeff Rich (the Burning Archive) writes on world history and cultural affairs, and offers courses to help you see the world more clearly, and connect with the world more compassionately, with some quality world history.
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Jeff Rich’s podcast
I found this guy’s podcast after reading his essay in Pearls and Irritations. Definitely worth a listen as he chats in a low keyed style about critical issues of our time.
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