The war from here

Timothy Snyder has stated it bluntly: "All Trump has to offer is militarism, authoritarianism, and corruption." And indeed, his entire administration is an escalation in that direction, culminating in the Iran war. A further stage in his cruelty that challenges the entire world. And which, for the moment, has left Europe bewildered, while Russia and China avoid raising their voices (probably because they believe—and hope—that Trump has gone too far). In this context, Pedro Sánchez has seen a window of opportunity, anticipating the discomfort of the European right, who know that wars are unpopular with most citizens but, at the same time, don't dare to rebel against Trump, even though he has always belittled them.

Paul Ricoeur said that reflecting on politics means being able to operate in two dimensions: "the inexhaustible intertwining of evil and irrationality." Right now, we have the United States trapped in Trumpian delusions and Europe expressing its impotence, its leaders treading carefully. It was President Sánchez who broke the mold of resignation by taking the bull by the horns. In a low point, he saw a moment of opportunity. And the right wing has gotten nervous. A very telling statistic: according to the latest published poll, 68% of European citizens oppose war and only 23% support it. It's no wonder Feijóo has gotten nervous and the right wing is feeling its turmoil. Are they facing a crisis? An anxiety exacerbated by the Trumpian style. How long will this saga last? When will he tire and turn everything upside down?

As Andrea Zamorano said in ARA, Sánchez, in an article in The Economist,He once again refuted the "blind obedience" to the United States "on the reckless path" it has taken in Iran: "Among allied countries, it is good to help when one is right and also to point out when one is wrong or making mistakes." And certainly, starting a war of this magnitude is walking on the edge of a precipice. We all know that for Trump, no law can curb his delusions, and arbitrariness is his norm. Undoubtedly, Sánchez has done his calculations: a good politician is one who seizes opportunities and knows how to take advantage of them. Therefore, he still has some tests ahead of him. But it is true that he is regaining his profile, insofar as he is becoming the spokesperson for a dissent that is reaching the establishment and has unnerved the right wing, because it is always uncomfortable to defend a war. And if it doesn't work out for him in Spain, who knows if it will open doors for a European future? In fact, his mobilization has already forced Macron, who initially placed himself at Washington's beck and call, to lower his prices. And it's clear that this has put the Spanish right wing, and the PP in particular, in a very uncomfortable position. It's not pleasant to be seen as supporting a war that a vast majority rejects. For this reason, the Catalan right wing—Junts in particular—is keeping a low profile in this debate. Ultimately, the question is this: how long will it take for Trump to tire of the conflict and back down, turning everything upside down? And I have the impression that this is what worries his European allies, who, with the exception of Merz, are already assessing whether they should adjust the level of their complicity with the Americans.