Alexander Dugin, a philosopher emblematic of traditional Russian thought, recently offered an insightful interpretation of Vladimir Putin’s concept of multipolarity. Contrary to the simplistic Western narrative that envisions several powers merely replacing the US as a hyperpower, Dugin highlights that Putin breaks away from linear thinking and instead draws on principles reminiscent of quantum physics.
Yesterday, the Russian philosopher dissected Putin’s speech delivered at the Valdai Club—a speech I previously analyzed from a geopolitical perspective[1]. Dugin describes the speech as “a philosophical cyanotype for the multipolar world,” emphasizing how it illustrates the interplay of quantum complexity, civilizational sovereignty, and strategic realism in shaping a new world order that resists Western oversimplifications[2].
According to Alexander Dugin, Putin’s “philosophy of complexity” offers a clear alternative to the Western globalist model. Dugin further contrasts the erratic, kaleidoscopic style of Donald Trump with Putin’s grounded and biologically inspired definition of multipolarity. For Putin, multipolarity is fundamentally rooted in the concept of biospheric biodiversity—representing a complex, interconnected world where diverse civilizations coexist in sovereignty and balance.
This nuanced understanding challenges conventional geopolitical frameworks and invites a deeper reflection on how global power dynamics might evolve beyond traditional paradigms.
https://www.sott.net/article/502446-Dugin-dissects-the-hermeneutics-of-Putins-philosophy-of-complexity-for-the-new-multipolar-order