Iron Curtain 2.0

Criticism of China by a military organization is new. Although China's support for Putin has been discussed before, this public condemnation marks a significant shift. The West's friction with China is now practical, evidenced by strict EU taxes on Chinese electric cars, up to 40%.

Direct military-level accusations are unprecedented and change the game.

Firstly, the West is finally taking anti-Western alliances seriously. What used to be seen as posturing is now a real threat.

Secondly, publicly condemning China is an outright confrontation. China's hysterical reaction only underscores the situation's seriousness.

Finally, to take this step, the West had to finalize its stance on China. The West might take time to act, but once it does, it moves decisively. This confrontation will escalate and is likely to resemble the Cold War.

We are standing on the brink of a new Iron Curtain coming down. This is great news for us. The China-Russia alliance will now face a real test of its strength. States trying to play both sides will enter a period of uncertainty.

It won't be quick, but it will be irreversible. This is also a win for NATO, as it gives the bloc renewed purpose, much like during the original Cold War.

What's in it for Ukraine? The new Iron Curtain will force countries to choose sides. This might put pressure on India, Brazil, and even Hungary. In the grand scheme, it turns us into a modern-day West Germany, which joined NATO in 1955 despite being divided and threatened.

In the third year of this war, the West is finally accepting the new reality and recognizing that restoring the status quo isn't possible without decisive action. The new Iron Curtain will speed up the transition from a hot war to a cold peace.

Another perk is that this scenario aligns with Trump's approach, so if he returns, it will only bolster the policy of the new Iron Curtain.

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About the author. Viktor Andrusiv, a political and public figure, analyst, and publicist.

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