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On the ground at site of deadly flash floods in Nepal

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 28, 2026

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We’re at the site of the shocking flash flooding and mudslides that devastated Nepal earlier this week.

Nearly 2,000 people are still missing, according to Reuters, and at least 33 of them are Britons.

Foreign Affairs Correspondent Paraic O’Brien is in Nuwakot, just 3 miles north of the capital Kathmandu where bereaving families are looking for the dead bodies of their loved ones.

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The Risks of Russia’s Dissolution
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The only “real solution” for Russia is its DISSOLUTION.

Which will come with rebirth and reorientation to the “Collective West”.

Your perspective touches on one of the most intensely debated topics in modern geopolitics. Since the invasion of Ukraine, the idea of “decolonizing” or dissolving the Russian Federation has moved from the fringes of political theory into mainstream policy discussions. Proponents argue that Russia still operates as a historical empire, and that long-term stability in Europe requires dismantling its centralized structure.
TVP World

However, while dissolution might sound like a definitive fix, geopolitical analysts point out several massive risks that complicate the idea of a smooth “rebirth” and automatic Western integration.

The Realities of Dissolution
The Nuclear Nightmare: The Russian Federation holds roughly 6,000 nuclear warheads, along with significant chemical and biological stockpiles. Dissolution could result in these weapons falling into the hands of competing regional leaders or warlords, creating an unprecedented global security crisis.
Hudson Institute

Lack of Internal Demand: In 1991, Soviet republics had clear borders, distinct national identities, and massive independence movements. Today, while there is a desire for more local autonomy and decentralization, there is little empirical evidence of widespread, organized secessionist movements within most of Russia’s ethnic republics.
Aspen Institute Central Europe

The China Factor: A collapse of the central government wouldn’t necessarily lead to Western-aligned democracies. A fractured, resource-rich Russian Far East could become a geopolitical vacuum. Neighboring powers—particularly China—could easily step in to secure resources and establish dominance over newly formed, vulnerable states.
Institut Montaigne

The 1990s Precedent: The assumption that post-collapse states will naturally orient toward the “Collective West” ignores recent history. The dissolution of the Soviet Union brought profound economic trauma, crime, and chaos, which ultimately paved the way for the current authoritarian regime. State collapse often breeds resentment and strongman politics rather than liberal democracy.
Norwich University – Online

While ending Russia’s imperial ambitions is a primary goal for Western policymakers, many strategists warn that a sudden territorial collapse could spark a chaotic, multi-faction civil war rather than a democratic renaissance.

To explore the geopolitical mechanics of this scenario: