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James Beck: “Two of the oldest empires in the world, which, together, have more than half of its population (China and Russia) are in…”

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Two of the oldest empires in the world, which, together, have more than half of its population (China and Russia) are in a welter of anarchy; while many lesser nations are in a stage of submerged revolt.
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James Beck
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Beck highlights the chaos in major global powers, indicating a broader trend of instability.

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