Europe’s Eclipse of Intelligence – Diplomacy

Days long gone : a great moment in diplomacy: At the Congress of Vienna in 1815, Talleyrand and Metternich played decisive roles in reshaping the European peace order. 

In this fifth article in the series on Europe’s Eclipse of Intelligence, we look at Europe’s woes on the international arena in the light of the shocking demise of diplomacy on the Old Continent today.

Europe's Eclipse of Intelligence - Democracy

In this fourth article on Europe’s “Eclipse of Intelligence”, after a review of the main economic issues facing Europe and what so obviously should be done about it (but certainly won’t), it’s time to discuss democracy. It is a sensitive topic, because Europeans are so proud of their so-called “democratic” political systems, to the point that it has become almost like new secular religion for many who otherwise, as Solzhenitsyn’s said, suffer from the “illness of emptiness”.

Europe’s Eclipse of Intelligence – Energy

Europeans are being forced into an energy transition through debt-fueled spending that will lead to permanently higher energy prices and stifle European competitiveness.

The previous article about Europe’s “eclipse of intelligence” concerned the failed European economies, of which energy is a part of course. But considering the importance of energy in any economy, and in particular the shocking costs associated with the so-called “energy transition” for the European economies, it seems necessary to dedicate a specific article to this topic.

Europe’s Eclipse of Intelligence – Economy

Most European societies have been living above their means for decades, stifling their economies at the same time. Too much state, and too little freedom.

After the overview intro to this series, it’s time to dig deeper into Europe’s eclipse of intelligence. The notion of lack of intelligence highlights that the decline of Europe is not inevitable or natural, but on the contrary, could have been avoided - and can be remedied - through the application of intelligence broadly defined.