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Believing that Trump might yet help Ukraine is not harmless optimism: it is part of a manoeuvre that buys Putin time.
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What these subjects mean
optimism Expecting things to go well: whether it is what gets things built, or a bias that forecasts keep paying for.
war Armed conflict and preparing for it: military spending, alliances, and what changes when machines are in the loop.
On the topicWhy be optimistic?under our view: Optimism can be a privilege, or a cover for someone else's plan