Return of The Clash of Civilizations

We begin this episode by looking at a question that many people have asked: why is the price of gas so high and what can be done about it. We then discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war including the recent negotiations held in Turkey and how the Russian economy is doing. We also look at why Russia is struggling to sell its oil and consider what binds India and Russia. Finally, does Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations help us understand the war and why the argument remains so popular today.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

Gas Prices: Why do prices go up quickly but come down slowly? - 07:45Russia-Ukraine War: Talks in Turkey and Recovery of the Ruble. - 21:00Why can't Russia sell its oil? - 33:20Clash of Civilizations Revisited: Was Samuel Huntington right? 44:30

Gas Prices: Rockets and Feathers

Rockets and Feathers: Why Don't Gasoline Prices Always Move in Sync with Oil Prices? (St. Louis Federal Reserve)

Russia-Ukraine War: Talks in Turkey, Recovery of the Ruble, and Energy Market Update

Wonking Out: The Curious Case of the Recovering Ruble (Paul Krugman; NY Times)Ukraine-Russia talks stir optimism, but West urges caution (WaPo)Can Germany cope without Russian gas? (The Economist)What can Russia do to sell its unwanted oil? (The Economist)

Clash of Civilizations Revisited: Was Samuel Huntington right?

The Clash of Civilizations? (Samuel Huntington)Yes, There Is a Clash of Civilizations (Ross Douthat)The World Is Splitting in Two (The Atlantic)

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