Franz Ferdinand

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Archduke of Austria, whose assassination in 1914 is cited as a 'mind-boggling' example of historical contingency, where many near-misses occurred before the successful assassination.

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The Coming Cold War II — Niall Ferguson

The Coming Cold War II — Niall Ferguson

Tim Ferriss

Archduke of Austria, whose assassination in 1914 is cited as a 'mind-boggling' example of historical contingency, where many near-misses occurred before the successful assassination.

E71: Russia/Ukraine deep dive: escalation, risk factors, financial fallout, exit ramps and more

E71: Russia/Ukraine deep dive: escalation, risk factors, financial fallout, exit ramps and more

All-In Podcast

Archduke of Austria, whose assassination in 1914 triggered World War I, used as an analogy for a potential tipping point in the Ukraine conflict.

E113: DOJ tries to break up Google, vaccine questions, Ukraine escalation & more

E113: DOJ tries to break up Google, vaccine questions, Ukraine escalation & more

All-In Podcast

His assassination is used as an analogy for a "France Ferdinand moment" that could trigger a cataclysmic nuclear war in Ukraine.