The Intermarium and the European Wars
Diego Martín Velázquez Caballero
Although the narrative of Western civilization indicates that it enjoys stability and control over the world, it is also true that it presents cleavages and conditions of confrontation that have ended up generating chaos. Modernity has not been an easy conquest for the West either; on the contrary, the origin of the First and Second World Wars lies in the imperialism that ensnares most of the European countries. The conflicts that derive from this ancient practice characterize the testimony of pain and resentment that feeds history. An example of this is the fracture between Europe and Eurasia as a trigger for serious conflicts that continue to take the lives of millions of human beings. In this context, one of the aspects of European imperialism that fuels the civilizing conflict lies in the attempt of Catholic nationalism to impose itself against the Slavic and Baltic elements of European multiculturalism.
The scenario of the Russo-Ukrainian war seems to give validity to the main meaning of Tolstoy's War and Peace; the rejection and confrontation towards Russia also seem inexhaustible. But, even though Europe has justified reasons to oppose Russia, the question of the possibility of a more plural integration continues to arise. Old mistrust has prevented the opening between civilizations, as well as the development and participation of Russia in the West. The destruction of the Tsarist Empire was followed by European subordination to the United States during the Cold War; the Americans even dispensed Nazism, which deserved all the vengeance of the communist reds. Things continue as they were then, but with one constant: Russia wins wars. Perhaps in the most unfair way and with the greatest possible sacrifice; nevertheless, it is necessary to assimilate that Russia will not be destroyed and that Zbgniew Brzezinski's geopolitical strategy has failed. All, however, must follow the path of America in terms of security to avoid economic chaos.
Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Hungary and the Catholic Church have all been willing to build a complicated geopolitical leadership against a powerful figure like Russia; there are no other options. The federalism and economic opening of the Intermarium proposed by Jonathan Levy suggest a model that can include Russia. It is not too late; the heroic defence developed by Ukraine also demonstrated Russia's limits. The inclusion of Eurasia is a necessity for the West.