Стругацкие, «Волны гасят ветер».
Книга оформлена в виде как бы отчётов о расследовании, хотя и здесь авторы дали себе вольность и с самого начала обосновали, почему эти отчёты составлены художественным языком.
Вообще, мне очень нравится идея прогрессорства. «Прогрессор» — это представитель высокоразвитой цивилизации, который тайно и, хм, насильственно влияет на ход истории более примитивной цивилизации, чтобы направить её на истинный путь. Тайно — чтобы не шокировать неокрепшие умы «неандертальцев». Насильственно — потому что примитивная цивилизация не осознаёт своего счастья и сопротивляется добру.
Эта идея мне нравится своей реалистичностью. Если мы посмотрим какой-нибудь «Стартрек», то там много пафоса о том, что, дескать, люди будущего ни в коем случае не должны вмешиваться в недоразвитые устои условных средневековых обществ с других планет. Вокруг этой идеи сосредоточено очень много драмы: бабуины захватили в плен твоего коллегу-звездолётчика, и ты вроде бы можешь их всех раскидать с помощью бластера, но не должен этого делать, и вот какое сложное решение, как же быть...
Выглядит, как наигранная беззубость и малодушие, прикрытые идеалистическим гуманизмом (который не работает). Всем понятно, что в реальности от бабуинов не осталось бы мокрого места по праву сильного, а может и другим бабуинам тоже досталось бы в качестве урока. Так что у Стругацких даже очень просветлённые и живущие в коммунистическом раю представители человечества с лёгкостью используют свои технологии, чтобы перекраивать и навязывать. Но когда что-то подобное вроде бы начинают делать уже с самими Землянами, поднимается паника (среди тех, кому об этом известно). Там даже есть такие рассуждения: боимся не того, что ещё более сильная цивилизация причинит нам зло, а того, что она причинит нам добро так, как сама это понимает.
Концовка, конечно, переворачивает всё с ног на голову, и я бы сказал, что фантазия авторов в этом месте пошла слишком уж далеко. Ну, а к чувству незавершённости после каждого романа Стругацких я уже потихоньку привык. В целом интересно и как часть трилогии, и даже как вполне самостоятельное произведение, хотя с миром всё равно полезно быть знакомому, чтобы лучше понимать происходящее.
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#Eritrea rejects #Ethiopia’s accusations as “false and fabricated” amid rising diplomatic tensions
Eritrea has dismissed recent accusations by Ethiopia as “patently false and fabricated,” rejecting claims made by Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister and describing them as part of what it called a prolonged pattern of hostility toward Asmara.
In a statement issued Monday, 09 February 2026 Eritrea’s Ministry of Information said the accusations were “astounding in tone and substance” and questioned what it described as the underlying motivations behind the claims.
The statement characterized the allegations as “yet another deplorable act in a pattern and spiral of hostile campaigns against Eritrea for more than two years now.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55101
War: Ethiopia’s Indelible Scar and a Call for Peace! Read more.
https://borkena.com/2026/02/08/war-ethiopias-indelible-scar-and-a-call-for-peace/#Ethiopia#Eritrea
Protestas de refugiados de #Eritrea en #Israel frente a la embajada de aquel país
https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202309/638999-140-heridos-israel-eritrea.html
Eritreans, Ethiopians Among Those Wounded In Iranian Attack In UAE. Read.
https://borkena.com/2026/03/01/eritreans-ethiopians-among-those-wounded-in-iranian-attack-in-uae/#Ethiopia#Eritrea#News
Standing Against Unholy Alliances. Read more.
https://borkena.com/2025/11/04/ethiopia-and-eritrea-standing-against-unholy-alliances/#Ethiopia#politics#Eritrea
#Ethiopia faces renewed strain with #Tigray and #Eritrea
Across the northern Tigray region, citizens are bearing the burden of political fractures and rising tensions. Diplomats are urging restraint amid a troop buildup along the borders with Tigray and neighboring Eritrea.
A sense of anxiety is hard to miss in Tigray. Though the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement brought an end to fighting between the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), many in Tigray say life today is like walking on eggshells.
The TPLF, once the dominant party in Ethiopia's ruling coalition (EPRDF) and the region's political anchor, has split into rival factions competing for influence, leaving residents unsure who truly speaks for them.
The political division has created a vacuum. Meanwhile, Ethiopia's federal government accuses Eritrea of supporting the TPLF, an accusation the TPLF and Asmara deny.
https://www.dw.com/en/ethiopia-faces-renewed-strain-with-tigray-and-eritrea/a-76056011
Rising tensions among #Ethiopia, #Eritrea, #Tigray Region raise fears of renewed conflict, International Crisis Group warns
Tensions between Ethiopia’s federal government, Eritrea, and the Tigray region are rising sharply, raising concerns about a possible return to large-scale conflict three years after the end of the Tigray war, the International Crisis Group warned in a new analysis. The group said the fragile peace that followed the November 2022 Pretoria agreement faces multiple stress points and warned that miscalculation could trigger renewed violence with regional consequences.
The report recalls that the war pitted the Tigray People’s Liberation Front against Ethiopian federal forces, Eritrean troops, and regional militias, leaving tens of thousands dead, hundreds of thousands displaced, and infrastructure heavily damaged. While the peace deal halted major fighting, the group said it left unresolved political and security tensions both within Tigray and across the Horn of Africa.
According to the analysis, relations among the key actors have since deteriorated. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s pursuit of sovereign sea access is viewed by Eritrea as a potential threat, while Addis Abeba has accused Tigrayan actors of coordination with Eritrean elements and local militias. Internal divisions in Tigray have also intensified, including rivalry between factions linked to Debretsion Gebremichael and those associated with former interim leader Getachew Reda, with sporadic clashes reported in disputed areas.
The group added that broader regional dynamics heighten the risks. The ongoing conflict in Sudan, competing alliances involving Egypt, and allegations of links with the Rapid Support Forces could further complicate the security landscape.
Despite rising tensions, Crisis Group noted signs of restraint, citing economic costs, military fatigue, and internal divisions as factors limiting immediate escalation. However, it warned that continued military posturing, proxy alignments, and unresolved territorial and political disputes could quickly destabilize the situation, urging urgent diplomatic engagement by African and international partners to prevent renewed conflict.
https://www.crisisgroup.org/brf/africa/ethiopia-eritrea/b210-ethiopia-eritrea-and-tigray-powder-keg-horn-africa
The Gambit’s Hidden Dimensions—Beyond the “Boomerang” Thesis. Read more.
https://borkena.com/2025/12/30/red-sea-the-gambits-hidden-dimensions-beyond-the-boomerang-thesis/#Ethiopia#Eritrea#RedSea
Can Eritrea Legally Deny Ethiopia an Outlet to the Edge of the Sea? Read more.
https://borkena.com/2025/11/25/can-eritrea-legally-deny-ethiopia-an-outlet-to-the-edge-of-the-sea/#Ethiopia#Eritrea#RedSea
#EU urges leaders to exercise responsibility amid #Ethiopia–#Eritrea tensions
The European Union has called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to ease rising tensions through diplomacy and cooperation, warning against a return to conflict in the Horn of Africa. Speaking to journalists in Addis Ababa, Olaf Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service, said disputes should be resolved “through diplomacy in good faith,” as concerns grow over Red Sea security.
Addressing escalating rhetoric between Addis Ababa and Asmara, particularly over access to the Red Sea, Skoog urged both sides to step back from confrontational language and pursue cooperative approaches. He said the EU is ready to support de-escalation efforts and act as an “honest broker.”
On Somaliland, Skoog reaffirmed the EU’s support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, rejecting recognition and warning against actions that could further destabilize the region.
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