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Dangerous Illusions and Obsession with a 'Lame' Horse

Published March 7, 2026, 09:19
Dangerous Illusions and Obsession with a 'Lame' Horse

The Patriarch analyzes the tendency in European political life to cling to outdated ideological schemes, such as the anti-Western obsession found on both the left and the far right. He points out that this attachment leads to wrong assessments and dangerous illusions, such as the belief that Russia can be an alternative pillar of security. As examples, he cites Armenia, which was disappointed by the lack of Russian support during the conflict with Azerbaijan, Syria, where Russia offered Assad only an escape route, and Iran, which found itself isolated despite its relations with Russia and China. The author argues that reality disproves the expectations of those who bet on 'lame' horses, such as Russia, and that the West remains the most reliable ally. He emphasizes the need for realism and avoiding ideological obsessions in foreign policy. The analysis concludes with a critique of anti-Western rhetoric and a call for a more realistic and adapted to modern challenges approach to foreign policy.