A European view post-Afghanistan
Key points:
- The Taliban is back.
- The German SPD is back.
- Nord Stream II is a reality.
- Gaullist France is back.
- Europe’s strategic sovereignty is again relevant.
- The Euro-Russian relationship is again relevant
- The “clash of civilizations” is still a challenge.
- Controlling technology may be a greater challenge.
Quick translation: the US’s moment has passed.
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