The War Between the Western Duo and Iraqi Fundamentalism The article argues that powerful nations, regardless of their internal political systems, inherently pursue expansionist policies driven by the pursuit of power and influence. It criticizes the simplistic dichotomy of liberalism versus anti-liberalism in analyzing international conflicts, emphasizing that state relations are fundamentally based on power dynamics, often referred to as ‘Machtpolitik’ or the ‘law of the stronger’. The author contends that the idea of a liberal world order is an illusion and that the transformation of illiberal states into liberal ones is an internal evolutionary process, not an outcome of external military interventions.

• International relations are primarily based on power dynamics (‘Machtpolitik’) rather than ideology, with powerful states consistently exhibiting imperial ambitions.
• The notion of an impending ‘eternal peace’ after the ‘fall of the West’ is a utopian fantasy, as historical evidence suggests that conflicts would likely arise between dominant anti-parliamentary states.
• The article criticizes Serbian intellectuals for their confusion in analyzing international conflicts, often failing to distinguish between interstate relations and internal governance, leading to a biased support for anti-liberal regimes.
• While condemning external military interventions aimed at regime change, the author asserts the right to critically analyze and condemn the internal policies of illiberal states, citing Iran as an example of oppressive governance.
• The article highlights the decline of international institutions like the UN, drawing parallels to the ineffective League of Nations, suggesting a deep crisis in global governance dependent on the will of major powers.