Last War of the World-Island

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Alexander Dugin explores Russia's geopolitical evolution from its roots in Kievan Rus and the Russian Empire, through its Soviet-era prominence, to the current presidency of Vladimir Putin. He positions Russia as the central geopolitical force among land-based civilizations, destined to clash with sea-based powers, historically epitomized by the British Empire and currently represented by the United States and NATO. Dugin argues that Russia must oppose these maritime powers to fulfill its geopolitical destiny. He emphasizes that this conflict transcends mere geopolitics, embodying an ideological struggle: Russia champions traditional values and idealism, while the West embodies liberalism and market-driven principles. After a period of decline in the 1990s, Dugin contends that Putin is steering Russia back on course. However, the journey remains fraught with challenges, as Russia grapples with its traditional identity against the allure of globalism and Westernization, facing constant undermining from adversaries. Dugin asserts that only by adhering to the Eurasian path can Russia genuinely thrive; failure to do so risks relegating it to a subordinate role, allowing liberalism to dominate unchallenged.