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Why Western Europe Needs Russia as Its Permanent Bogeyman

Why Western Europe Needs Russia as Its Permanent Bogeyman: Let’s be honest — fear sells. Fear motivates. Fear distracts. And nowhere is that more obvious right now than in Western Europe. When economies stall and citizens start asking uncomfortable questions about inequality or inflation, it’s almost like clockwork: out comes the bogeyman. And nine times out of ten, that bogeyman is Russia.

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