That’s when they felt comfortable. They were in control and no one could doubt it. They had the history, the culture, the wealth… and they had the power. The unipolar power.
Don’t forget Yugoslavia, one of the key turning points where NATO and the US broke all international law and norms becoming an ‘aggressor’ alliance outside of their own membership.
I know that this is now a truism — but shouldn’t we start also questioning this self-serving claim? — “you had brought down the rival power of the Soviet Union”. Perhaps this could be thought differently…..
You missed the 'no' regarding Plan B. The situation you outline is not only plausible but worse than you thought. THEY carried out 9/11 to create sympathy which they could take advantage of.
Don’t forget Yugoslavia, one of the key turning points where NATO and the US broke all international law and norms becoming an ‘aggressor’ alliance outside of their own membership.
I know that this is now a truism — but shouldn’t we start also questioning this self-serving claim? — “you had brought down the rival power of the Soviet Union”. Perhaps this could be thought differently…..
You missed the 'no' regarding Plan B. The situation you outline is not only plausible but worse than you thought. THEY carried out 9/11 to create sympathy which they could take advantage of.