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Alastair Crooke has highlighted a complex and turbulent phase emblematic of the current era in Europe (and the U.S.), where societies oscillate between revolutionary upheavals and entrenched civil conflicts. This ongoing turmoil is not merely a sequence of isolated incidents but is indicative of deeper, structural shifts in the international order. Crooke articulates a discernible pattern in historical conflicts, characterized by revolutionary peaks that challenge the prevailing paradigms, followed by extended periods of intense cultural and ideological warfare. This description aptly encapsulates the current zeitgeist, as societies grapple with the implications of major political, social, and economic disarray.
In Europe, a surprising countermovement has been slowly proliferating against the backdrop of what is perceived as an oppressive and illiberal international order masquerading as a Liberal project. Crooke’s insights did not initially predict Europe as the epicenter of this defiance; rather, he anticipated such a challenge to arise from the U.S. However, recent developments, such as the outcomes of the European MEP elections and forthcoming snap elections in Britain and France, suggest a significant shift. Germany, along with much of Europe, appears to be navigating through a politically tumultuous period, reflecting a broader discontent with the status quo and the ruling structures’ domination over major societal and economic institutions.
This discontent stems from a growing recognition that the Western ruling structure, far from being a liberating liberal force, operates more as a controlling managerial technocracy that prioritizes surveillance, censorship, and control over liberal values. Crooke contextualizes this disillusionment through historical lenses, tracing the seeds of this illiberal shift back to the 1970s with intellectuals like Zbig Brzezinski envisioning a more controlled society. This vision, coupled with flawed scientific predictions like those from the ‘Limits to Growth’ report, paved the way for an era where elite control and technocratic governance supplanted traditional liberal principles.
The European mutiny against this illiberal order is driven by a desire to reclaim traditional values and resist the encroachment of a global technocracy that undermines national sovereignty and individual liberties. Crooke’s narrative warns of the potential for geopolitical escalation as the ruling elites, faced with existential threats to their dominance, may resort to further militarization and confrontation on the global stage. The implications of this shift are profound, potentially affecting global stability and reshaping the geopolitical landscape in unpredictable ways. As Europe finds itself at the crossroads of tradition and progressive technocracy, the outcome of this mutiny could redefine the principles that govern international relations and domestic governance in the 21st century.
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