- 07 Sep 2023 02:34
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In the 1966 Star Trek episode, The Enemy Within, a transporter malfunction creates two different Captain Kirks: one decent but meek and indecisive, the other aggressive and domineering. It’s a model of sorts for the two different Europes of the 21st century: a liberal but vacillating West and Putin’s aggressive and decisive Russia.
The liberal West has, at least for now, mustered the resolve to support Ukraine but Putin will persist as a bully until he either dies or outlasts the West, which will face increasing strains from culture wars, political divisions, and climate chaos.
Alas, there is no political “transporter” fix that can create a balanced Europe.
The liberal West has, at least for now, mustered the resolve to support Ukraine but Putin will persist as a bully until he either dies or outlasts the West, which will face increasing strains from culture wars, political divisions, and climate chaos.
Alas, there is no political “transporter” fix that can create a balanced Europe.
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