June 5, 2020
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that allows the use of nuclear weapons in response to a conventional arms attack that “threatens the existence” of the country. The decree clears the way for a nuclear response based on “reliable information” about the launch of ballistic missiles targeting Russia or its allies. The decree also permits a nuclear response if enemies impact government or military facilities in a way that could compromise the “retaliatory action of nuclear forces.”
Social mood is negative in Russia, where the RTS index remains 48% below its 2008 all-time high. In the years since that time, Russia has displayed growing military aggression, belligerence toward the West and authoritarianism, including loss of press freedoms and stifled political protests within the country. The November 2014 issue of The Socionomist highlighted actions by Putin that reveal his darker side, including international airspace violations, cyberespionage efforts and nuclear weapons development.
To learn more, read “The World May See an Even Darker Side of Putin.”
If you look closely, you can see patterns in social mood that help you predict social trends. Learn more with the Socionomics Premier Membership.
The Socionomist enables you to see trend-shaping waves of social mood, as reflected by the stock market — and capitalize on them. The June issue looks at phases of social mood and features a “Research Roundup,” which highlights five academic studies that shine a light on important aspects of socionomic theory. Mood Riffs topics include “quiet luxury,” loneliness, the Writers Guild strike and efforts by countries to trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Read the June issue when you become a Socionomics Premier Member.
