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Friday, April 17, 2009

Europe heads for new Middle Ages
By Hans Vogel

Is Europe headed for a new Middle Ages? On the basis of some disquieting signs, I should say it is indeed. Politically, it seems to be in the midst of a process of further disintegration.

Ten years ago, in The Rise and Decline of the State, the Israeli military historian Martin van Creveld was among the first to suggest the world was headed towards a new Middle Ages. The European Middle Ages are characterized by international political instability and endless wars. A modicum of spiritual and ecclesiastical control was exerted by the Pope in Rome, while the German Emperor could sometimes wield political pressure to restore order. Fundamentally however, disorder prevailed.

The impending collapse of the nation state.

... the degeneration of public safety and the raise of horror violence ...
... the predatory politics of banks, churches, businesses, courts and governments ...
... the absence of governments sensible to citizens disgraces ...
... the increased religious fanaticism, racism and homophobic creeds...
... all seem to indicate the end of the western civilization ...
... and the emergence of an Orwellian - middle age ...
... model of society ...

... nobody knows what sort of treason to expect from nations and states ...
... most likely the third world war will be fought by a mix ...
... of national armies and private multinationals mercenaries ...
... where regular armies may have to fight private industry mercenaries ...
... and other semi-militarized structures ...
... within their own countries ...

# posted by intcoex : 12:33 AM

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