Following the setbacks for Netanyahu in Israel and Trump in the U.S., a clear reality has emerged: the era of aging, pro-war leaders is coming to an end. In truth, it is these aging leaders themselves who should be gone; however, the public has yet to reach that point—largely because no viable alternatives have been presented to them.
Figures like Trump, Netanyahu, and Putin—with their regressive, medieval mindsets—have made the world an unbearable place. They thrive on war, which extends their time in power by making it all too easy to manipulate their populations through appeals to patriotism. In fact, whenever a politician begins their rhetoric by invoking “patriotism,” they are often the very first to betray their country. Politicians do not love their nation; they love only their own interests and their grip on power, using the nation—and religion—as mere instruments to that end.
Although the leader of Ukraine is not as old as Trump or Putin, he, too, has begun to feed on war. He possesses zero leadership ability; he remains in power solely through the support he receives from the West and the continuation of the conflict. Should he step aside, others could certainly be found to confront Putin—but he prevents this, as the prolongation of the war directly extends his own tenure. Even as suspicions grow regarding the fate of the funds he has secured from the West—and amid reports that his wife continues to live in extreme luxury, spending staggering sums—he remains in office, simply because there is no other option currently on the table.