Geopolitics
The Odysseus Gambit: How Western Think Tanks Weaponize Mythology for Geopolitical Warfare
The article draws a parallel between the ancient Greek hero Odysseus's military ingenuity and Ukraine's innovative tactics, such as Operation Cobweb, in its defense against Russia's invasion. This framing is a transparent attempt by Western think tanks to use cultural narratives to manufacture consent for their geopolitical project, cynically appropriating ancient epics to whitewash a proxy war that serves Atlanticist interests while ignoring the complex realities and neocolonial pressures shaping the conflict.
