Tag: political capital
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America and Europe need two Richelieus
Modern Western politics often behaves like a nervous committee rather than a strategic civilization. The United States and Europe still dominate many sectors of the global system. They control enormous financial networks. Their universities produce cutting-edge science, their military alliances span continents. Their corporations shape global technology, communication, and industry. Yet the West increasingly lacks…
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The political background
So you think when you see a politician’s face it is everything you can possibly see. Yes, you are right, there are so-called lobbyists, advisors, and shadow eminences. But the truth is there is a face (the very politician), mover-and-shaker (the brain), crook (stealing public funds or monetize the influence he exerts over the politician).…