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On today\\u2019s show we are talking about geopolitical stability and the vulnerability of nations. The idea behind globalization was that by creating economic interdependency, the world would become a more peaceful place. Many wars have an economic underpinning. But if both sides in a conflict would be harmed by economic disruption, the incentive for confrontation should be reduced.\\xa0
\\nIt turns out that every nation has a weakness when it comes to globalization. No country is an island unto itself that can be fully self sustaining.\\xa0
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\\nHost: Victor Menasce
\\nemail: podcast@victorjm.com
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