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However, this rapid, unfiltered flow of information fosters disinformation and propaganda, which can distort perceptions and political narratives. The current retail-like approach to geopolitics—where leaders' words are scrutinized and led to public mockery or admiration—undermines diplomacy and mutual trust between nations.
He warns about the dangers of "saber rattling" and superficial diplomacy, suggesting that the spectacle of on-camera confrontations is toxic and unproductive given the stakes—modern conflicts are often deadlocked, with millions of casualties, akin to World War I trench warfare.