The US has had massive historical crises including Civil War, Great Depression, and Vietnam, but still maintained institutional legitimacy—demonstrating that all countries face crises but Western institutions prove more resilient.
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Paul PodolskyEvidence Quote
“doesn't mean the United States doesn't have massive problems... The US has always had crises. And all countries have crises... But, if you look at this in terms of where people are going to, per capita GDP, depth of capital markets, rule of law, infrastructure... the West is is is is crushing it.”
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Bridgewater Alum Paul Podolsky on What Russia Tells Us About the Future of the Global Order— Bridgewater AssociatesCreated: 8/12/2026, 10:29:19 PM
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