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I've decided to add the implications for the EU in a separate post:

• Strategic Caution: the EU must recognize that China and Russia are actively courting European actors, including some current and former leaders , to normalize their illiberal vision of world order.
• Unity vs. Fragmentation: divergent positions within the EU (between those seeking engagement with Beijing and those emphasizing vigilance) risk weakening Europe’s collective response.
• Economic Exposure: China’s new financial and energy initiatives, if coupled with European participation, may increase Europe’s dependency on rival power centers.
• Narrative Contestation: The use of WWII memory politics and 'antifascist' rhetoric resonates with certain European audiences. To counter this, the EU will need to strengthen its mnemonic security - safeguarding historical narratives against manipulation while reaffirming democratic values.
• Global Reach: With Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East showing openness to Chinese initiatives, the EU risks being sidelined in regions where it has traditionally projected influence.

‼Warning: For the EU, the SCO summit and the parade were not just symbolic. They signaled Beijing’s capacity to merge military spectacle, economic outreach, and memory politics into a coherent strategy — one that challenges Europe both externally and internally.
https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1963309030060740800