Carl Schmitt divided the political power at two parts - potestas directa and protests indirecta

Carl Schmitt divided the political power at two parts - potestas directa and protests indirecta. Obviously Deep State is protestas indirecta. But the power is the highest instance of decision making. A real sovereignty is where such decisions are taken.

— Alexander Dugin

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