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Andrei Martyanov: Collapse of the West & America’s Final War

Geopolitics & Empire

CHAPTER

Decline of the American Intellectual Elite

This chapter examines the deterioration of the American intellectual class and its adverse effects on modern policy-making, particularly in relation to NATO, the EU, and crises involving Russia. It critiques the disconnect between abstract theories and practical realities, underscoring how this gap contributes to misguided strategies and exacerbates geopolitical tensions. The discussion raises concerns about authoritarianism, the waning influence of democratic ideals, and the ineffective management of military and political affairs within the Western framework.

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