Despite an unfolding war and a continued cost-of-living crisis, life for the average European citizen is both peaceful and comfortable. This is attested by the recently published Global Peace Index 2024, which shows that the list of the top 10 most peaceful countries remains dominated by European entries. But scratch beneath the surface and a more sinister reality appears: a Europe engaged in a protracted and fierce hybrid war that demands our attention. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Western world has committed an unprecedented level of military and economic support to ste…