By Angelo Giuliano
I tell my son, "Strive for excellence, aim to make your life meaningful, and let the achievements of others inspire you, not fuel envy." Instead of downplaying someone's success to mask his own setbacks, I urge him to learn from it, to grow into a man who contributes to the world while staying true to himself. This lesson isn't just for my son—it's for my country and the collective West. It's not about praising nations like China or Russia; it's about studying their best practices and adapting them to our reality. Yet, Western elites, who shape our paths, lives, and destiny, often push us toward a dangerous path of confrontation, prioritizing control over collaboration. A multipolar world, balanced and less hegemonic, could reduce frictions and offer a smarter way forward.
The global economy isn't a fixed pie where one nation must crush others to claim the largest share. The West, too often guided by elites obsessed with monopolizing power, treats prosperity as a zero-sum game. But I tell my son, and I say to our nations, this limits us. The pie can grow if we work together. China's disciplined infrastructure boom—high-speed rails, sprawling cities—or Russia's resilience in navigating sanctions through resource management offer lessons we can adapt to our democratic values and innovative spirit. This isn't about copying their systems or naively idolizing their approaches; it's about pragmatic learning to strengthen our own path, despite the confrontational agendas of those in power.
Realpolitik drives nations—self-interest and competition are unavoidable. But the West's current trajectory, fueled by elites' fixation on dominance, risks escalating tensions into perilous conflicts. Instead of dismissing China's long-term planning or Russia's economic adaptability, we should ask, as I tell my son, "What can we learn?" Their successes aren't threats but opportunities to refine our strategies—investing in infrastructure, prioritizing resilience, or fostering innovation—all while preserving our identity. A multipolar world, where no single power holds sway, could ease these tensions. It's not about erasing competition but balancing it with cooperation to reduce global frictions.
The confrontational path we're on—pushed by elites who thrive on division—breeds instability. I teach my son not to tear down others' achievements but to use them as motivation. The West should do the same, learning from global successes without losing its soul. Multipolarity offers a framework where nations coexist as equals, not rivals locked in endless strife. It's not a utopian dream but a practical shift toward a world where shared prosperity trumps zero-sum battles.
For my son, it's about building a life of purpose, drawing inspiration from others while forging his own path. For the West, it's about crafting a future where we thrive not by overpowering others but by growing alongside them. A multipolar world encourages this balance, letting us learn from others' strengths—China's planning, Russia's adaptability—and apply them wisely. The elites' dangerous obsession with confrontation threatens our potential, but we can choose a better way. Let's reject their divisive narrative, expand the economic pie through collaboration, and build a world that's more balanced, less fraught, and genuinely prosperous for all.
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