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Why Is War at the Gates of Europe?

During the Cold War, democracy was seen as a weapon against communist totalitarianism, representing a pinnacle in Western history. Democratic values brought real freedoms, fostered extraordinary social progress, and encouraged significant scientific and technological discoveries. However, the West began to transform with the integration of developed countries, initiating the process of economic globalization and the globalization of power.

Two definitions of the West have been proposed for European membership. The first appeals to civilizational identity, designating nations with a European culture marked by Judeo-Christian monotheism and Greco-Latin thought. This definition can include both Russia and old Western Europe. The second definition, internationalist and non-identitarian, conceives the West as the collection of liberal democracies advocating free trade, Atlanticism, and human rights. According to this second definition, Russia is not considered Western, as it continues to be perceived by many strategists in NATO and the EU as an enemy, or at least as outside the West. However, the West is transforming into a vanguard and a testing ground for a project of global governance, seen as the ultimate stage in the evolution of humanity and liberal democracy. But a battle rages between the two Wests: the identitarian West of Trump, Orban, Meloni, and the globalist West of Atlanticism and wokism represented by Obama, Biden, Soros, Trudeau. The outcome of this battle will decide the fate of both models.

Is the West Doomed?

Today, we exist in a world dominated by a singular force, a singular ideology, and a singular globalist party that tends to crush sovereign states in favor of supranational governance. The European Union has become a tool to weaken national sovereignties and aligns with the plans devised by globalist entities. All these entities aim to prepare new globalized elites and diminish the influence of Russia, viewed as the biggest obstacle to the expansion of the globalist model. This situation highlights a division within Europe, pitting its eastern part, marginalized due to violations of the rule of law, against its western part, accused of denying the sovereignty of nations. These divergences underscore the challenges that the European Union must address to ensure unity and cohesion among its member states. The management of this crisis has brought to light divisions among member states, a result of a Europe incapable of playing a significant role in various global conflicts.

In a Multipolar Europe, Does Russia Have a Place?

The level of observation of this division spans several decades and does not take into account short-term conflicts and events, as well as existing political regimes. The world’s division is approached with a new vision, a systemic vision that, unlike the geopolitical perspective that tends to focus on interactions between states and international actors, systemic analysis examines the relationships and interdependencies among the elements of the system in a new Europe.

The emergence of a large internal market of nearly 500 million consumers, extending to around 800 million after the enlargement of Europe with Russia, could give a tremendous boost to European growth, which is partly hindered by its aging population. The integration of Russia into a Unipolar Europe is impossible, but in a Multipolar Europe, it can find its place, which could become a reality if the anti-globalist West prevails. Russia possesses abundant natural resources, especially in the energy sector, and could become a major trade and energy partner for European countries. Closer economic integration could stimulate trade and investments, benefiting both parties. Its addition to Europe could increase the size, economic power, and geopolitical influence of the European Union, thereby strengthening its position on the global stage. This could also lead to a withdrawal from NATO since Russia would no longer be an enemy, making Europe independent of America. Closer relations could contribute to resolving regional disputes, such as those in Ukraine or Georgia, through dialogue and cooperation.

However, there are also drawbacks, as Russia has a different history and culture than many European countries, potentially leading to political disagreements in the current Unipolar Europe. Democratic values and European standards may not be entirely compatible with those of Russia, but time and funding could help bridge the differences. Although Russia has significant natural resources, it also faces economic challenges and governance issues.

This geographical division of Europe could be facilitated by the establishment of global governance consisting of five geographic zones composed of national states, with a central network facilitating global coordination among the five zones, including Europe. The goal would be to promote communication, trust, partnerships, conflict resolution, economic development, and trade both within each zone and between zones.

About the Author

Hervé Azoulay is a graduate of the French National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts, he has held leadership positions in major international groups, including INTEL and SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC. He has been a guest speaker at CNAM, Sciences Po, HEC, IMSG Geneva, Renmin, and Xi’an in China. Currently, he is a Professor at the Silk Road Business School (SRBS).

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