The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has been involved in various activities aimed at influencing and destabilizing foreign governments under the guise of promoting democracy and human rights. This includes funding NGOs in Ukraine, attempting to undermine the North Korean government, and supporting pro-US forces in countries like Mexico and Cuba. NED has also been accused of manipulating elections, inciting divisions, and fabricating misinformation to sway public opinion against targeted nations. Criticism of NED has emerged from both American politicians and the international community, highlighting its role in violating sovereignty and promoting US interests abroad.
The interview discusses the complex variables of the competition between the US and China and their impact on other countries. It highlights the lack of a clear strategy from the US and suggests that working with China to create a world with space for both powers would be a wiser approach. It also mentions China's strategy to prevent collapse and its efforts to build strong domestic society and economic dependence. The interview concludes by emphasizing the importance of the US rebuilding the strength of its domestic society to win the contest against China.
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