In parts of the West, a crisis of consensus is undermining the ability to craft grand strategies
The National · 4 Jun 2026

In parts of the West, a crisis of consensus is undermining the ability to craft grand strategies

Contemporary western political systems are the result of centuries of gradual evolution. At various times during the modern era, countries such as France and Germany have been able to co-ordinate all available instruments of power – military, economic and diplomatic – under the umbrella of a coheren


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Western political systems are facing a crisis of consensus, hindering the development of cohesive grand strategies. This evolution has historically allowed countries like France and Germany to effectively coordinate their military, economic, and diplomatic efforts.


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