My parents land of Sweden has a new leader. His name is Ulf Kristersson. He was elected as a moderate but his leaning appears to be populist. Can he govern this liberal country of Sweden going forward? This might be difficult. Ulf is an economist/politician who leans conservative on most issues. Ulf will work with the Sweden Democrats to form his policies.
This leader is a BIG change for Sweden. Sweden has been governed by a liberal social policy for over 70 years. Sweden, today, has a 10% inflation rate, and immigration problem, insecurity on issues of their military policy, and a mindset of being OPEN to everyone. Sweden has been a model for the WEST on many issues of political policy. Will any of this change going forward?
My sense is Yes. Sweden is now politically polarized...much like the USA. The nation is diverse in their viewpoints and no single viewpoint can prevail for everyone. Ulf will try to govern with the HELP of the Swedish Democrats (a far right group). I will be interested in following the governance of Sweden going forward. Will it be similar to America after November 8 (our mid-term elections)?
Britain is also undergoing huge change in their leadership as of today. Liz Truss, a determined politician, was recently chosen to lead the government of Britain. It appears that she is currently ineffective with her policies and ideas. This means that Britain could experience more polarization and confusion going forward. America, Sweden, and Britain appear to be in the SAME boat! The word is 'polarization'!
The political issues (in most countries) are serious and complex in today's digital (interconnected) world. Within economics we witness much confusion as all the nations have lived much beyond their means (since the end of WW II). Debt is now beyond the ability of any country to repay. The temporary policy of our elites is to counterfeit computer digits (called money) to 'paper' over the debt and deficits. The DAY of reckoning is coming for all these debtor nations IMO.
The other issue which creates polarization is the WAR issue over in the Ukraine. Russia has made a firm commitment to secure their border with territory which was controlled by Ukraine (since 1991). All this is due to Russia's view that their SECURITY interest demands a BUFFER ZONE (which is/was part of Ukraine since 1991). Russia sees (envisions) NATO as an existential enemy which challenges their survival as a nation. They think that a buffer zone will help with their security situation.
This war over in Russia and the Ukraine is likely to spill over into a nuclear challenge if the current situation continues. Russia thinks that they MUST prevail over the Ukraine military to survive as a Federation of nations. NATO thinks that they must eliminate Russia's territorial annexations so as to preserve the integrity of Ukraine. Who prevails? All this means WAR between the WEST and the EAST.
As of today, there is NO solution to this WAR situation. The WEST (America, NATO, and Europe) is determined to bolster Ukraine's political desires indefinitely. The EAST (mostly Russia, China, Iran) is determined to OPPOSE these desires. The conflict is now so bad that a NUCLEAR option is being proposed by Russia. The END of compromise and negotiation has occurred (so it seems to me). The ONLY option is a WAR to the end with destruction and killing continually.
We all need to start to THINK about a new model for this planet. Our world society is now interconnected and intermingled so that everyone is part of ONE society/planet. A global village has emerged and the OLD politics of nationhood can not work given these changes within our world society. We now need a NEW MODEL for the planet. This will require new thinking and deep introspection.
Is it time to abandon the OLD model of Welfare Capitalism and think of a NEW MODEL for our planet? My sense is YES! We all need to think in terms of ONE society for the entire planet. One village for the entire planet. One leader for the entire planet. Who might this leader be? Can a leader like Biden, Trump, Truss, Putin, Xi, or Obama lead the entire planet? Who might lead the world society given all these changes in our reality?
My sense is that we need to THINK deeper then we ever have in the past. We need to THINK of a Higher Spiritual Authority to lead this planet. Who might this be? Is it possible that a Higher Spiritual Authority is already in charge of this planet? My sense is absolutely. There is a Higher Spiritual Authority which rules this planet now. Few seem AWARE, however. But many are becoming AWARE. Think on this idea of a Higher Spiritual Authority to RULE this planet. I will do likewise! Have a great day!
I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com. Also, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com.
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