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The Long Game: Why the West is Lost in the Forbidden City ​The geopolitical landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and Pepe Escobar’s recent insights into the Beijing-Moscow axis suggest that most Western analysts are wandering through a "Forbidden City" of their own making—unable to read the signs, speak the language, or grasp the timeline. To Escobar, the "Babe in the Woods" isn’t a single person, but an entire diplomatic establishment that remains blind to the reality of a post-Western world. ​ 1. The Civilizational Synergy ​While the West views international relations through the lens of four-year election cycles and quarterly earnings, the "Dragon" (China) and the "Bear" (Russia) are operating on a civilizational clock. Escobar highlights that the partnership between Xi and Putin isn't merely a marriage of convenience; it is a comprehensive strategic alignment designed to dismantle the unipolar hegemony that has dominated since 194...