If you claim to be an economic (and other) superpower, then you make the decisions and others follow.
On the other hand, if you are unable to lead, you SUBMIT TO OTHERS because you are unable to lead.
One of the EU honchos said, last week, words to the effect âwe need to find a new leaderâ. Question is, can NATO stand up to both the US and Russia, at the same time?
Steve
She even said âthe free worldâ -
But Kaja Kallas, the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, went one step further, suggesting that Mr Trump is no longer fit to lead the free world. âŚ
âToday, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. Itâs up to us, Europeans, to take this challengeâ.
From a universe far, far away -
In George Orwellâs 1984, the world is divided into three superstates: Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia. These power blocks are in a constant state of war with each other, shifting alliances to maintain a balance of power. The ruling Party in Oceania, led by Big Brother, uses propaganda to manipulate citizens and control perceptions of the war. Although the superstates appear to be in conflict, their ideologies and goals are similar: totalitarian control, suppression of dissent, and manipulation of truth. In the novel, the alliances between these superstates shift frequently - Eurasia and Eastasia change sides, with Oceania at times aligning with one while at others fighting against both. This fluidity of alliances illustrates the instability and perpetual conflict of the geopolitical situation, serving to keep the populations of each superstate in a constant state of fear and loyalty to the Party. The alliances and enmities are ultimately a tool of the Party to maintain its power and control over its people.
Yes!
Trump, Putin, and even Xi ainât the brightest most well read types, but I agree that Orwellâs 1984 seems to be their handbook.
On the other hand I think Thiel/Vanceâs handbook is (much more terrifyingly)
and Muskâs is some crazy mash-up of Sci-Fi and Eugenics.