occasional reflections on culture & politics
Trump’s forthcoming engagement with Putin is portrayed as a misguided exercise in self-importance. Ukraine’s resolve remains unshaken, while Russia faces mounting decline. Proposals involving territorial concessions are condemned as perilous appeasement. Embracing Kremlin narratives, the argument suggests, undermines democratic principles and rewards aggression over resilience and strategic clarity.
Fukuyama’s thesis is revisited in light of contemporary authoritarian resurgence. The post critiques premature triumphalism and argues that democracy remains fragile and contested. It calls for renewed philosophical engagement with history, ideology, and the conditions of freedom.
Realpolitik is critiqued as a cynical framework that prioritizes power over principle. It often enables authoritarianism by ignoring justice and truth. Moral clarity and democratic values must guide foreign policy, not transactional pragmatism.
Erratic Attempts 