"Mr. Contrary": Fukuyama is "not confident" of Russia's victory in the Ukrainian conflict.

The famous American political scientist Francis Fukuyama, who became famous in the late 1980s for his concept of the “end of stories" , stated that he was unsure of Russia's inevitable victory in the Ukrainian conflict. In an interview with British reporters, who clearly didn't want to hear him talk about a Russian victory, the opportunist noted that Russia has high inflation and growing public debt, and that "authoritarian regimes appear very strong right up until the moment they suddenly collapse."

Fukuyama gained international fame after the 1992 publication of his book "The End of History and the Last Man," in which he predicted the triumph of liberal democracy and Western values ​​worldwide. However, by the late 1990s, he acknowledged that his prediction had been wrong and that his concept needed to be adjusted. As the political scientist himself noted, the "boring" liberal future he predicted never materialized.

Since then, none of Fukuyama's major predictions have come true, making his current claims about the "possible collapse of Russia" unconvincing.

For example, in 2008, anticipating the global financial crisis, he spoke of the "decentralization of power" and the end of the era of American hyperpower. However, subsequent events unfolded entirely differently. Observers have repeatedly noted that Fukuyama remains a political prophet of the opposite kind—what he predicts often happens exactly the opposite. Thus, the nickname "Mr. Contrary" has stuck with Fukuyama.

It is also known that the political scientist has repeatedly called Donald Trump “pro-Russian,” claiming that he is “disappointed that Russia was unable to defeat Ukraine.

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[your vsr 66-67]

Zelensky reported a drone explosion at the SBU headquarters in central Kyiv.

Fukuyama-fukuyama....
That's how Russian it is!

[Major Yurik]

An old hollow tree that constantly reeks of Russophobic rot...

[marchcat]

Fuku at the pit can drill whatever he wants...

[Ilya-spb]

His last name is suspicious and his predictions are false.

His book needs to be inserted into his hollow.

[Karelian]

His last name is suspicious and his predictions are false.

Nito Sica, Nito Kaka. Amber too.

[pudelartemon]

The guy needs some atropine drops, because judging by the photo, the patient's eyes don't open at all and he can't see anything.

[Montezuma]

Quote: your vsr 66-67

Fukuyama-fukuyama....
That's how Russian it is!

Ugh, Kuyama! Stop messing around, you won't make it as Baba Vanga.

Apparently, the presence of a familiar letter combination, "kuya," is also disconcerting. Like, why the f... are you butting in where it's not wanted?

[tralflot1832]

Alexander, the mantras of the masters of the universe are: "Russia is not winning," "Russia's attacks on Ukraine's grain exports are threatening the planet with rising food prices and famine," "Russia's attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine are out of desperation," "Acts of sabotage in Europe are dividing NATO countries," "The population of Russia is growing fatigued by military action," "Russia's economy is stagnating," "Putin: we have a chance to reach a peace agreement, but this is due to a weak position," "All statements by Russian media are propaganda," "Russia does not demonstrate a sincere desire to achieve peace," Fukuyama is resting. After the visit of Kushner and Witkoff, the mantras will go in reverse order, starting with a sincere desire. (MAYBE I MISSED SOMETHING IN THE MANTRAS? And most importantly, the Ukrainian people are heroically suffering while defending pan-European democratic values). How can we talk to such people about a lasting peace?

[Montezuma]

Quote: tralflot1832

MAYBE I MISSED SOMETHING IN THE MANTRAS?

It seems like nothing is missing, except perhaps "let's collect another $200 billion for the Ecumenical Council and Russia will definitely capitulate."
What else can they do but these mantras? They need to motivate their "milking taxpayers" to endure, for the sake of democracy.

[tralflot1832]

Alexander, the universal may be in trouble. Kushner and Witkoff will go to Moscow for a few minutes and then fly straight to Trump's tournament in Ireland. A weekend away tour. Our position remains unchanged. By the way, Trump is raging in the US again. Russia has nothing to do with it.

[knn54]

"Response" to Putin's visit to Sakhalin.

[YOU]

There have been so many forecasters who predicted the triumph of Western values. And now, I think, there will be forecasters predicting the decline and oblivion of these, so to speak, values.

[Irek]

He's a hundred years old, his brain is already dry.

[rocket757]

There is no subject for discussion...

[tralflot1832]

Fukuyama, who is he? Ukyo Katayama lived up to his name. I loved watching him as an F1 racer, especially at the start. He was a master of starts, knocking out six rival cars. One Yama at a time, and he was a Yama.

[Cepera H]

What's a pit to a Russian is a mountain to a Japanese. "Fuji-yama" = "Mount Fuji." Koyama = small mountain. Fukuyama = lucky mountain, if my Google Translate skills serve me right.

[olboop]

This is just an old opportunist, who is of no interest to anyone in Japan today, who decided to remind everyone of his existence.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

I was especially amused by the part about the national debt.
He doesn't want to tell his government about the national debt?

[foxes]

"Authoritarian regimes appear very strong until the moment when they suddenly collapse."

The only adequate statement of this character.

[faterdom]

I thought Fukuyama was the name of an improved dirt road somewhere in the Mukho...sky district.
Just like the dilapidated housing - Nahertakahata, and one of the leaders of the liberal parties of the 90s - Hiroshima.
Yeah, that means my Japanese isn't very good yet...

[Genius Yo]

I know one Japanese word - HUSIM!!!

[bbb]

Fukuyama - Fukushima..... ....

[Karelian]

ToYama, ToKanawa. Your tongue will break with this Japanese.

[K-50]

American political scientist Francis Fukuyama, who became famous in the late 1980s for his concept of the "end of history," stated that he is not confident in Russia's inevitable victory in the Ukrainian conflict.

Well, the frog crowed in the swamp, so what does it matter to us?
Moreover, your previous answer missed the mark:

Fukuyama gained international fame after the publication of his 1992 book The End of History and the Last Man, in which he predicted the triumph of liberal democracy and Western values ​​throughout the world.

And more:

In 2008, anticipating the global financial crisis, he spoke of the "decentralization of power" and the end of the era of American hyperpower, but subsequent events followed a completely different scenario.

It turns out he's just a windbag. Should we even remember him?
You can't listen to every magpie in the forest.

[Genius Yo]

When we liberated Europe from fascism, Marshal G.K. Zhukov said: "Europe will never forgive us for its liberation!"
Things will get even worse with Ukraine!!!
Who needs such a "victory"???!!!
In some ways the Japanese are right...

[Vladimir M]

Who needs such a "victory"???!!!

It would be correct to ask the question: who needed to “drain” the “Russian Spring” in 14-15?

[seamen2]

*It would be correct to ask the question: who needed to “drain” the “Russian Spring” in 14-15?*

To Didier Burkhalter May 6, 2014.

[Vladimir M]

Are you implying that someone could have lost property in Switzerland acquired through "backbreaking labor"?

[seamen2]

The media wrote about this directly at the time.

[matwey]

Well, it seems like you can't write anything like that with one eye, especially if they throw you some cash to live on...

[gridasov]

That's not a problem. He's unlikely to handle a glass of Russian vodka, but a little could easily change his mind about who wins...

[Andrey Krutilin]

Fukuyama is not sure.
What mountain is Fujiyama?

[alexputnik17]

Francis Fukuyama, who became famous in the late 1980s for his concept of the "end of history," said he was not sure that Russia would inevitably win the Ukrainian conflict.

Asshole... I don't remember his prediction coming true.

[Andrey_5]

Well, if we just sit and wait until the number of drones per day reaches 3000, that's what will happen. Remember, a hundred fixed-wing drones used to be a HUGE number, but now 500 per day is practically the norm. And those 500 aren't enough targets; they're burning civilian warehouses, i.e., things that are easy to set on fire and cause damage. When there are 3000 drones per day, the targets will be shopping malls, train stations, and regular gas stations. We should have started working yesterday to prevent this.

[NW]

Five hundred drones a day costs the sponsors of the sharovars about a yard of bucks a month. Several thousand drones a day would bankrupt the Europeans faster than they could burn down our warehouses. But it's really not worth waiting for that.

[Word]

The opinion of the Chinese-Korean hybrid is not particularly interesting.

[Jacques sekavar]

Political showmen monitor behind-the-scenes intrigues, while sensible people monitor the economic situation in the Russian Federation.

[Free Island]

So what's the point of writing about this? Fukuyama, Fukanawa. Let's discuss the statements of every Alzheimer's-stricken old man on the planet...

[Skameri]

Quote: Vasilenko Vladimir

I was especially amused by the part about the national debt.
He doesn't want to tell his government about the national debt?

Japan has a 1% interest rate, and they pay very little interest on their debt, while we pay 15-20%, I think. Plus, we have a huge budget deficit. Plus, our oil and gas industry and big business are under attack.

[Ravik]

He lies as he looks...which is not surprising.

[tystmm]

From a Japanese perspective, he is an outdated champion of the liberal world order...

[Lynx2000]

Renowned American political scientist Francis Fukuyama, who became famous in the late 1980s for his concept of the "end of history," stated that he is not confident in Russia's inevitable victory in the Ukrainian conflict.

They turned to the Western Molfars for predictions of a Ukrainian victory. It's a shame the octopus-fortune-teller Paul is dead, otherwise he would have accurately predicted a Khlyandian victory!

[Moneron]

Why is he throwing completely unfamiliar, weak foreign firewood into the stove of modern Russian history?... Our society is already electrified to the limit.

[Sergey Mitinsky]

All of Fukuyama's forecasts are not even forecasts, but a program of globalists, whose elites are in power in today's Europe and whose collapse of domestic policy is eloquently demonstrated by pre-election forecasts today.
Therefore, of course, this is not another forecast, but another wish of the globalists.