In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. Friedrich Nietzsche
History shows post-imperial adventures end in disaster and humiliation. The drive for national renewal and redemption of honor through war leads to defeat. I think the Ukraine War will be no different. Hopefully, the Ukraine War will be the world’s last post-imperial adventure.
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A quick glance at history reveals few similarities between 1939 Europe and today’s. For example, late 1930s public opinion was against any war or military effort to contain Nazi aggression.
The Crimean War resembles the Ukraine because it began with Russian aggression and found an isolated Russian facing a large alliance of other countries. Additionally, the Crimean War saw catastrophic failures of both Russian and allied armies. In a similarity to the Ukraine debacle, attacking armies became bogged down instead of winning a quick victory.
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Biden ordered the boycott to appease American China Hawks, not to protect human rights he claims. Hence, US China Hawks helped make war possible.
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