The article critiques the rise of apocalyptic thinking in politics, where rivals are seen as good versus evil, paralyzing constructive dialogue and diplomatic solutions.

<p>Apocalyptic thinking is seeping into the political discourse, with figures like Peter Thiel, Pete Hegseth, and Aleksandr Dugin portraying political differences as struggles between good and evil. When rivals become mortal enemies, the instruments of politics and diplomacy cannot work.</p>