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In a recent interview, Professor Maani elaborated on Europe's role in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the consequences of geopolitical decisions made by European leaders, and the rising influence of China on the world stage. As tensions escalate in Europe, the professor sees a clear necessity for a paradigm shift in European strategy.
The European Approach to Russia: A Price for Naivety
Professor Maani points out a crucial failing of European leaders: their inability to navigate geopolitics pragmatically. He argues that the Russian invasion of Ukraine was not only illegal but also entirely preventable. He cites a conversation with the late Henry Kissinger, who expressed disappointment in European leaders for failing to consider the long-term geopolitical landscape.