Abstract
In 2025, America abandoned Ukraine and Europe to Russia and chose the imperial past as a future. It is a turning point. Washington nodded eagerly in agreement with Moscow’s insistence on dividing the world into 19th-century-style spheres of influence. AI rapidly replaces hydrocarbons as the main source of wealth and influence. Only states with stockpiles of nuclear weapons remain genuinely sovereign.
| Original language | English |
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| Specialist publication | New Eastern Europe |
| Publication status | Published - 23 Jan 2026 |
Keywords
- United States
- Europe
- European Union
- Imperialism
- Sphere of influence
- Russia
- China