🎯 A geopolitical logic that challenges reason... and reveals an uncomfortable truth
When Donald Trump was questioned about his military decisions, his answers left more questions than certainties. In Iran, Syria, and Iraq, bombings were justified by mere suspicions. In contrast, North Korea—a country that openly declares it possesses nuclear weapons—was never touched. Why?
For defense analyst Scott Ritter, former UN weapons inspector, this logic responds to a tacit doctrine: "Countries with proven nuclear capability impose strategic respect; those that do not are exposed."
🧠 The unwritten rule: "If you could have weapons, you are attacked. If you have them, you are respected."
This is known as nuclear deterrence, and it is part of the offensive realism theorized by John Mearsheimer (University of Chicago). For him, states seek to maximize their power in the face of the uncertainty of the international system. In other words, peace is not achieved through diplomacy... but through fear.
💣 Double standards and global risks: who really defines the threat?
The problem is that this type of logic disincentivizes disarmament and pushes countries to acquire atomic capability to avoid being attacked. Thus, the principle of equity is broken, and global insecurity is perpetuated.
The crypto sphere can take note: just like in global politics, decentralization is seen as a threat by those who concentrate power. Who controls the narrative? The one with the weapons or the one with the code?
🪙 Geopolitics and crypto: can decentralization act as a form of financial deterrence?
Countries like Iran, Venezuela, and even members of BRICS are exploring CBDCs and sovereign cryptocurrencies as a way to resist sanctions and create economic shields. According to expert Lyn Alden, "strong cryptography is a modern form of sovereignty."
The parallel is clear: just as weapons guarantee respect in foreign policy, digital sovereignty can guarantee economic autonomy.
