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Originally published on Jan 31, 2026.

Do European leaders actually believe that destroying their own economies is a good idea? I want to know if the arrogance we see in the West is just a bad habit or a sign of deep insecurity. Maybe the problem isn't politics, but the people running the show.To help me understand the minds behind these decisions, I sat down with Marianne Volonté. She is a Swiss lawyer and expert on human behavior who looks at these issues differently. Instead of just talking about treaties and wars, she breaks down the personality types that end up in power and explains why they simply cannot admit when they are wrongLinks:MyMarq: http://mymarq.comNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com(Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/a...)Merch & Donations: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourth...