In this collection of political articles, Soti Triantafyllou seeks to delve into international relations with a particular emphasis on American politics, which is her field of expertise.

She analyzes European affairs, the small and large political dramas of Greece, and certain events that have occurred over the past two years — the most shocking of which was the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

There is discussion of the Cold War, ideological, religious, and cultural conflicts, the Christian far-right, and woke movements — a phenomenon of mirrors — as well as the social neuroses and cultural trends that influence lifestyle in today’s world.

Prior collections of articles include The Terrible Turn of Events (2012), The Eleventh Hour (2014), The Difficulties of the Plains (2016), Exercises of Equanimity (2017), Brief Decade (2018), and Politix (2020), all published by Athens Voice Books.

Here, although many texts published in Athens Voice and Nea are included, the book takes on a more essayistic form; its purpose transcends the boundaries of journalism.