By a strange coincidence, the current geopolitical order as of 2024 closely resembles the one described by George Orwell in his “1984” novel. Three major geopolitical powers have been formed on the world stage – the super-states Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia – who are permanently at war in one combination or another. Oceania is a far-left totalitarian Atlantic super-state in which the dominant ideology is Ingsoc, a new form of the earlier Socialist ideology, which aims at “perpetuating unfreedom and inequality”. Eurasia, the main enemy of Oceania is ruled under a totalitarian Neo-Bolshevik ideology and obviously represents Russia. The Eurasian soldier is described as a monstrous figure, “striding forward with expressionless Mongolian face and enormous boots”. Eastasia, the third power is smaller than the others and comprises China and its sphere of influence in Eastern Asia, including the Japanese islands. The three super-states are not divided by any genuine ideological difference, all of them are totalitarian states. As Orwell puts it, “everywhere there is the same pyramidal structure, the same worship of a semi-divine leader, the same economy existing by and for continuous warfare.”
Formed by the absorption of the British Empire by the United States (U.S.) Oceania comprises the Americas, the Atlantic islands including the British Isles, Australasia and the southern portion of Africa. To great extent, Oceania represents the “Western civilization”, or “the Euro-Atlantic space” to put it in geopolitical terms. The major difference lies in the geopolitical affiliation of Europe. In Orwell’s “1984” Europe has been absorbed by Russia while in the current geopolitical order, Europe in the form of the European Union is definitely a part of the Euro-Atlantic imperium under U.S. dominion. Europe, in our 2024-world is an integral part of Oceania. Many totalitarian trends which have been imposed on the nations – member-states of the EU and NATO over the last two decades strikingly follow the model of Oceania. In ideological terms the efforts to develop and impose a dominant Euro-Atlantic ideology under the guise of liberal democracy bear resemblance to the “principles of Ingsoc” and the “Party doctrine” in Airstrip One (Britain) and Oceania as a whole. The so-called fight against misinformation and fake news reveals a totalitarian mindset which could ultimately lead to the establishment of a Thought Police and a Ministry of Truth. The fight against the perceived far-right and the Russia-collusion investigation are clear manifestations of this mindset. The warmongering propaganda in the EU and NATO, especially concerning the Russia-Ukraine war closely resembles the war propaganda against Eurasia in Airstrip One. As noted by Orwell, “the heroes of Oceania have no aim in life except the defeat of the Eurasian enemy”. There are also other important characteristics of the regime in Oceania which show similarity to innovative totalitarian trends within the EU and NATO:
– The introduction of mass surveillance – allegedly, for security reasons;
– The use of sex (and gender) for political purposes;
– Control, falsification and even abolishment of the past – especially concerning the history of European nations, the concepts of ethnicity and nationalism which are being systematically deconstructed or “cancelled”.
It is noteworthy that the Labour Party – after which “the Party” in “1984” was actually designed – is presently the ruling party in Britain. The Labour government has made use of the August rioting across England in 2024 to suppress dissent against uncontrolled immigration in a way very similar to the methods applied in Airstrip One. In the totalitarian super-state of Oceania such a thing as an independent political movement seems impossible. As stated by Orwell, the Party is invincible. The fabulous Brotherhood and the underground army lead by Goldstein are actually non-existent.
In a world that is split-up into three great super-states the only option for freedom and independence is the pursuit of geopolitical neutrality. The geopolitics of Identaria could be defined as resistance by neutrality. In order to avoid the domination of any totalitarian super-state Identaria should be developed as a neutral state. In practical terms, this would mean to pursue politics of neutrality, non-alignment and non-participation in international organizations, especially in military ones such as NATO. Resistance by neutrality is the right geopolitical strategy for Identaria in a 1984-world. Hence, geopolitical neutrality should be one of the tenets of European nationalism. Last but not least, the politics of neutrality could be the contribution of Identaria to international peace in a 1984-world marked by continuous warfare.
In order to survive in the deadly triangle of power between the three super-states of today Identaria must pursue a three-pronged geopolitical strategy framed by neutrality. First, Identaria should act as the last European fortress and the defender of European identity in cultural terms. In spiritual terms, Identaria should be able to develop capabilities based on the ancestry of the “barbarian” European kingdoms that brought about the fall of the degenerate Roman empire in the Early Middle Ages. In some essential aspects, especially in terms of power structure there are obvious parallels between the Roman empire and the totalitarian super-state of Oceania. In this context, Identaria must reclaim the geopolitical tradition of Pax Nomadica and the heritage of the medieval “barbarian” kingdoms in Central and Eastern Europe – the Gothic kingdoms, the Hun empire, the Avar and the Bulgarian empires – who were able to challenge effectively Pax Romana. And finally, in religious terms, Identaria should be able to strike a balance between Christianity – in all its denominations – and the rich European pagan tradition.