> The "stability" argument is so insane Geopolitics is a fluid system. Stability is always in play. > the iraq war plunged the region into it's most unstable

> The "stability" argument is so insane Geopolitics is a fluid system. Stability is always in play. > the iraq war plunged the region into it's most unstable period Really depends on whose instability we're talking about. Its been 'good' for some and 'bad' for others; all depends on what side of the thousand year conflict you find yourself on. > If we ignore the destruction and death caused by the russian invasion If you think Russia invaded Ukraine all on its own without being coaxed into doing so after years of US/UK intervention in Ukraine then you're poorly informed. Russia's arrogance, inhumanity and long-standing fears were used against it to great effect. If the risk of escalation can be managed Europe (and Ukraine) may eventually be free of Russia's stranglehold on energy. > If we ignore the destruction and death Strategic narcissism to think our generation can be free of war, have bloodless wars or find ourselves substantially more evolved than prior generations. Until we figure out how to prevent sociopaths from becoming leaders we are doomed to repeat history many times over.