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None of this is an argument that Europe is uniquely evil among civilizations, or that its scientific and artistic achievements are fraudulent. It is an argument against the specific, curated innocence that Europe continues to sell to itself first, and then, with impressive success, to everyone impressed by the facade.

Why have all European media and politicians alike suddenly ganged up to cry an anticipated Ukrainian victory? Why is it so difficult to accept a Russian victory? This article tries to answer these questions in depth.

For decades, American power rested not only on military strength, economic dominance, technological supremacy, or control of financial flows. It also rested on something less visible, yet just as decisive: the capacity to shape reality through narratives, institutions, and shared symbolic frameworks. Donald Trump did not create the crisis of these frameworks. He revealed it.