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P’tit Tôlier
"Essayist & popularizer. I analyze the world through accessible philosophical essays. Complex ideas, explained simply—to help us reflect on our times."
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Ukraine’s EU accession is not just a moral stance — it’s a complex question of legitimacy.
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Does Ukraine Currently Have the Legitimacy to Join the European Union? | P'tit Tôlier
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April 9, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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Redrawing Russia sounds bold — until you factor in war, nuclear borders, and the myth of moral maps.
→ Full story on Medium.
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Should Russia Be Divided? Democratic Utopia or Geopolitical Mirage?
An analysis of European discourse on Russian decolonization, between political morality and historical realities.
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March 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Can Europe prevent war without preparing for it? Excluded from Ukraine peace talks, caught in shifting alliances, facing U.S. unpredictability— the balance is fragile. Is it time for a new European strategy?
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March 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Europe is sidelined from Ukraine peace talks. Trump and Putin negotiate, while NATO fractures and Greenland becomes a new battleground. Can Europe still build peace, or is it just a spectator?
3-Part Series: The European Tightrope & Geopolitical Shifts
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Part 2 – Europe Caught Between Two Fires: Can It Still Defend Its Sovereignty?
Photography by The Cleveland Museum
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March 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Palestinians aren’t just being displaced—they’re being erased. A relocation plan once unthinkable is now openly discussed. What does this mean for sovereignty and justice? Full analysis inside.
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#Palestine #InternationalLaw
#Gaza
#DisplacedPeople
#ForcedMigration
March 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Greenland’s future is at stake: independence, U.S. control, or Danish oversight? The Inuit stand against economic imperialism, but can they hold off global superpowers? A battle of survival, identity, and geopolitics is unfolding. Which path will Greenland take?
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The Inuit: A Struggle for Survival in a Global Race for the Arctic
The Inuit, an Indigenous people of the Arctic,
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March 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Can Europe rely on French nuclear deterrence?
Macron wants France’s nuclear force to protect Europe, but without a unified command, who decides? Can France defend Poland or Lithuania alone? A strategy—or just a power play?
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#EuropeanUnion #Geopolitic#war#ukraine
Macron, Nuclear Strategy
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March 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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The EU’s rearmament plan lacks transparency. €800 billion spent, no public debate—just a deeper reliance on the US. Is this autonomy or submission?

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#EuropeanUnion #EUPolitics #Geopolitics #GlobalSecurity #EuropeanDefense #war #ukrainewar
March 10, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Il Manifesto exposed the EU’s arms race today—I’ve broken it down in a deep dive. But there’s still more to analyze.

Tomorrow, I’ll publish a second article to push the debate further. Stay tuned for the follow-up!

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#EUPolitics #Geopolitics #StrategicAutonomy #Democracy
March 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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A Security Illusion?
More weapons = More security?
Not always. History shows that arms races fuel tensions, not peace.
While Europe invests €800 billion in defense, the real threats—climate change, inequality, and economic instability—are left unaddressed...
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Human Security vs. Military Security: A Strategic Illusion?
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March 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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"800 billion: security or illusion?"
The European Union is investing 800 billion euros in its military arsenal. A strategic necessity or a headlong rush?
Is defense a bulwark against chaos or an accelerator of tensions?
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#MilitaryBudget #EuropeanUnion #Philosophy #Security
The recent announcement by the European Union concerning the allocation of 800 billion euros
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March 8, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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The recent announcement by the European Union concerning the allocation of 800 billion euros
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March 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Europe at a Crossroads. Macron challenges Trump, but the real question remains: Can Europe defend itself without relying on the US?
The EU must choose: stay a mediator or build real strategic power. What’s the way forward?
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#war#ukraine#EuropeanSecurity#MilitaryStrategy
Europe at a Crossroads: Between Strategic Dependence and the Pursuit of Balance
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March 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Vivalism: Beyond war or dependence
Can Europe find its own path? My six articles unpack the dilemma
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Making Peace: The Delicate Balance in a World Under Tension
Photography by The Cleveland Museum , Resplash
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March 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Vivalism: Beyond war or dependence
Can Europe find its own path? My six articles unpack the dilemma.
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#EuropeAtCrossroads
#Geopolitics
#EUStrategy
#EuropeanAffairs
#GlobalPolitics
PeaceBuilding
#StrategicResilience
#DiplomacyMatters
#SecurityVsPeace
#ConflictResolution
Making Peace: The Delicate Balance in a World Under Tension
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March 4, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Vivalism: Beyond war or dependence
Can Europe find its own path? My six articles unpack the dilemma.
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Towards a Geopolitical "Vivalism":
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March 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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"The tightrope walker doesn’t fall because they move, but because they stop."
Europe stands at a crossroads: sovereignty or dependence? Can it build peace in a world of shifting alliances?
Peace as an Exercise in Clarity
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Part 3 – Building Peace: A Choice, Not a Utopia
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March 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Europe at a crossroads
Six articles exploring peace, power, and strategy in an unstable world.
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#SecurityVsPeace
#warukraine
#war
#Geopolitics
#PeaceBuilding
#EuropeAtCrossroads
#DiplomacyMatters
Part 2. Three Beliefs That Trap Europe—
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March 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Europe’s fate isn’t set in stone.
Isolation, industrial decline, and social erosion—these aren’t inevitable, they’re beliefs. Can Europe reclaim its autonomy? Let’s rethink resilience
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Towards a Geopolitical "Vivalism":
Photography by Pedro Sanz, Resplash
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March 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Defamation vs. Free Speech: Where Do We Draw the Line?
Smear campaigns, fake scandals, viral misinformation—defamation is everywhere. But is it a necessary evil of democracy or a threat to truth itself?
When do words hold power, and when do they become a weapon?
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The Art of Defamation:
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March 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Is Europe really at peace, or are we just waiting for disaster? If Europe doesn’t act, it’s not just the U.S. or Russia—it’s Europe itself that’s at risk. What can we do before it’s too late?
5 Actions Europe Must Take to Avoid the Crisis
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#PeaceBuilding
Making Peace: The Delicate Balance in a World Under Tension
Photography by The Cleveland Museum , Resplash
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March 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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"Want more in-depth analysis on Europe's strategic challenges? Follow my latest articles on Medium, where I break down current events with a sharp, critical perspective. Join the conversation and explore what the future holds for Europe’s global influence."
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March 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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What happens when history is erased?

Local media archives are disappearing—lost forever due to neglect, lack of funding, and digital obsolescence. This isn’t just a technical issue. It’s a threat to democracy.

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February 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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The Future of Humanity: For the Few or for All?
Peter Thiel dismisses democracy. Musk dreams of bio-enhanced elites. The tech industry is shaping a future where only the optimized survive. But who decides who qualifies? And what happens to the rest of us?
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When Tech Billionaires Reinvent Eugenics
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February 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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"A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its boots on." - Mark Twain (maybe)
In the digital age, defamation spreads faster than facts. One well-placed rumor can ruin reputations, shift elections, or polarize entire societies.
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The Art of Defamation:
Photography by Markus Winkler, Resplash
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February 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM