Tucker, Putin, and the Apocalypse Alexander Dugin analyses the impact of Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin, emphasising its potential to avert an Apocalypse by reshaping the ideological battlegrounds within Russia and influencing perceptions in The West. Why is Tucker Carlson’s interview considered pivotal for both The West and Russia? Let us start with the simpler part, Russia. Here, Tucker Carlson has become A focal point for two polar opposites within Russian society, ideological patriots and elite Westernisers who nonetheless remain loyal to Putin and the Special Military Operation. For patriots, Tucker Carlson is simply ‘One of Us’. He is A traditionalist, A right wing conservative, and A staunch opponent of liberalism. This is what twenty first century emissaries to the Russian Tsar look like. Putin does not often interact with prominent representatives of the fundamentally conservative camp. The attention The Kremlin pays him ignites the patriot’s heart, inspiring the continuation of A conservative traditionalist course in Russia itself. Now it is possible and necessary, Russian power has defined its ideology. We have embarked on this path and will not deviate from it. Yet, patriots are always afraid we will. No. On the other hand, the Westernisers sighed with relief, … Meer lezen over Alexander Dugin – Tucker, Putin, and the Apocalypse