kamilkazani

The Kamilkazani Substack delves into historical sociology, analyzing the evolution of political concepts, military strategy, and industrial development. It explores the dynamics of power, manufacturing processes, and their implications on global politics, with a focus on Soviet history, the intricacies of Russian military, and geopolitical strategies.

Historical Sociology Political Concepts Military Strategy Industrial Development Soviet History Russian Military Geopolitical Strategies

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Problematic

628 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Language Communication Society Criticism Analysis
  1. Using the word 'problematic' in speech can be a powerful status signaling tool.
  2. The word 'problematic' is versatile, conveying nuance, sophistication, and a passive-aggressive tone.
  3. Avoid adding specific details when calling something 'problematic' to prevent an easy escape route for the accused.

How to win a war

923 implied HN points • 02 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics War Alliances Sanctions
  1. Russia's military production could lead to victory in a war if not addressed
  2. Betting against US allies may alter global perceptions and US political influence
  3. Metalworking is crucial for weapon production and heavily reliant on Western imports

How to argue?

550 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🚌 Education Debate
  1. To argue effectively, avoid a frontal assault and be smarter with your approach.
  2. Contrarianism, as a common tactic in debates, is often inefficient and unproductive.
  3. Understanding that opponents may not fully believe in all their premises is crucial in successful arguments.
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How did the USSR Collapse?

491 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
💾 History Collapse Soviet Union
  1. The common belief that regional separatism caused the collapse of the USSR is incorrect.
  2. There was a misconception that the weakening of Moscow led to periphery elites breaking away, but this is not the main reason for the collapse.
  3. It's crucial to understand the real reasons behind the collapse of the Soviet Union.

How Does Russia Make Missiles?

353 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌐 International Sanctions
  1. Russian military production relies on the ability to outproduce enemies on the factory floor.
  2. Long range missiles play a crucial role in Russia's nuclear deterrent strategy.
  3. Precision machining is a key chokepoint in the Russian war industry.

Boris Yeltsin and the Russian Chthonos

353 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Putin
  1. Boris Yeltsin was a misunderstood figure in Russian history.
  2. Yeltsin faced extreme challenges while Putin had it easier.
  3. Yeltsin governed during difficult economic times while Putin ruled in prosperous years.

The Idea of a Revolution

1336 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Philosophy History Language Politics Revolution
  1. The word 'revolution' has evolved in meaning over time from circular to linear change in politics.
  2. Originally, a revolution referred to a return to the original state of affairs with changes in personnel.
  3. The French Revolution played a significant role in changing the meaning of the word 'revolution' to signify permanent and irreversible change.

Why does the Ancient Technology Matter?

412 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Military Supply Chains Market Dynamics Monopolies
  1. Strategic thinking often overlooks the significance of ancient technology in military production chains.
  2. Ancient technology can create major bottlenecks in military production due to path dependency and market fluctuations.
  3. Major military powers like the US, Russia, and China may be stuck with small, monopolistic suppliers that are key bottlenecks in their military production chains.

Elon Musk

471 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Entrepreneurship Cryptocurrency Social media
  1. Elon Musk's innovation can sometimes be misunderstood as tricksterism due to disruption.
  2. Non-violent businesses like Musk's may face security challenges by outsourcing violence.
  3. Musk's success in creating non-violent enterprises may be due to existing in an environment that favored this approach.

Wallerstein Constant

334 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics History Geopolitics Warfare Diplomacy
  1. The siege of Mariupol was a significant tragedy in 2022, shedding light on the city's complex history and industrial importance.
  2. Crimean Khanate had a unique political structure, different from the Ottoman Empire, with elements of a military democracy.
  3. Crimean Khanate was ethnically diverse, hosting various groups and languages, and eventually succumbed to Russian influence in the 18th century.

Chechnya and Dagestan

412 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🌐 International Government Power Society
  1. Chechnya and Dagestan are two regions in Russia with contrasting characteristics - Chechnya is monoethnic, while Dagestan is highly diverse.
  2. Chechnya has an absolutist regime led by Kadyrov, enforcing extreme compliance and limited displays of wealth, in contrast to Dagestan's anarchic oligarchy with wealthy officials.
  3. Despite Chechnya's tribalist society, the ruling group consists of individuals who have abandoned their kinship allegiances.

Call for donations

137 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
💼 Business Donations
  1. The project focuses on the asymmetry in technological progress and changing economy of scale in military production.
  2. Uneven technological progress has limited maximum production capacities in the Western military industry.
  3. Donations can be made via PayPal, wire transfer, BTC, or ETH to support the project.

How Russia lost the Soviet manufacturing base?

353 implied HN points • 18 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Russia Crisis
  1. The USSR had a massive military and machine tool industry, but when it collapsed in 1991, Russia struggled to maintain it
  2. Russia was forced to cut military spending after the USSR's collapse, leading to financial ruin for much of its military industry
  3. The Russian military industry suffered for over a decade due to reduced government purchases

How to make an S300?

314 implied HN points • 25 Nov 23
🔬 Science
  1. The Kalinin Plant in Russia historically produced missiles for air defense systems like the S300.
  2. The shift to manufacturing Kalibr missiles from the S300 at the Kalinin Plant indicates changing focus.
  3. Transition from manual machining to CNC equipment in Russian war production revolutionized the manufacturing process.

Idel-Ural

314 implied HN points • 10 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Languages
  1. Idel-Ural is a region shaped by the Volga river and Ural mountains.
  2. Ethnic situation in Idel-Ural is simpler compared to the North Caucasus.
  3. Chuvash people speak the last living tongue of the Bulghar-Oghur family.

Gorbachev

314 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
💾 History Soviet Union Leaders Reforms Transition Political strategy
  1. Gorbachev's rule started with Neo-Stalinist policies, but shifted with the drop in oil prices leading to Perestroika
  2. Brezhnev's era saw the decline of future-oriented goals like building Communism and the rise of past-oriented values
  3. Andropov, critical of the system, initiated reforms against corruption and promoted Gorbachev to power, breaking established rules

The Nuclear Deterrence

294 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Game Theory Cold War
  1. The dynamics of nuclear deterrence involve paradoxical game theory concepts.
  2. Human factor plays a significant role in the effectiveness of nuclear deterrence.
  3. Counterintuitive solutions, like limiting choices, can be effective in nuclear deterrence strategies.

Political institutions of the Golden Horde

452 implied HN points • 26 Aug 23
💾 History
  1. The political and legal traditions of the Golden Horde are currently being studied in depth, with new literature appearing on the subject.
  2. There is ongoing debate among scholars regarding the nature of "Yasa," the Mongol Code of laws attributed to Chinghis Khan.
  3. The Crimean Khanate, as a successor of the Golden Horde, provides well-documented insights into the real legal and political practices of the post-Horde period.

Who produces machine tools?

727 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
💼 Business Manufacturing Technology Global Trade
  1. Machine tool production is concentrated in Western Europe and East Asia, led by Germany and Japan.
  2. The machine tool industry is knowledge-intensive and technology-driven, requiring skilled labor.
  3. Old industrial powers that adapt to new technology changes have a significant impact on machine tool production.

The VDV

432 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Russian military Ukraine conflict Military Strategy
  1. Paratroopers in Russia are an elite force and play a special role in military operations.
  2. Russian paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines in offensive operations.
  3. Paratroopers focus on suppressing mutinies and rebellions rather than engaging with enemy armies.

The New Nobility: Putin and the State Security regime

432 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Political History Revolution
  1. Under Putin's regime, State Security has become the dominant institution, unlike in the USSR where the Party held supremacy.
  2. In the USSR, the KGB was overseen by the Party, with all KGB chiefs being political appointees.
  3. The Party held control over state institutions in the USSR, making it a model Party state.
  4. The Ottoman Empire's regime from 1908-1913 provides a historical precedent for the idea of a Party-led state.

Die Fürstenstadt

353 implied HN points • 18 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Economy Soviet Union
  1. Under the Soviet centrally planned economy, cities were assigned 'supply categories' which determined the amount of food available on shelves.
  2. Provincial Soviet cities of lower supply categories sometimes had no food on shelves and had to rely on scraps from higher status cities or grow their own food.
  3. There was a significant shadow economy in the USSR where people could obtain food through means like buying from growers or thieves.

Crisis and Jubilee

373 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Crisis Social Dynamics Debt
  1. Crisis leads to mass redistribution of power, property, and status.
  2. The concept of a Jubilee involves annulment of debts and obligations.
  3. During a Jubilee, those in power must carefully navigate borrowing and defaulting to maintain control.

Ukrainian geography

393 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Geography History
  1. Ukraine is mostly flat with mountains in the west and south
  2. Ukraine's geography is part of the Eurasian Steppe
  3. Ukraine's rivers were a major factor in its history, with some covered in rapids

Central Asia

314 implied HN points • 21 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Cultural Exchange Trade Empires
  1. Modern borders of Central Asia do not align with historic regions like Khorasan
  2. Central Asia was a vital trade route connecting East and West Eurasia
  3. Cultural exchanges in Central Asia influenced by historical Silk Road connections