European commissioner says US military takeover of Greenland would be the end of NATO, a statement that seems pretty self-evident when you really think about it. If the United States, a core member and, frankly, the dominant force in the alliance, were to undertake a military action that fundamentally altered the geopolitical landscape, particularly in a region as strategically vital as Greenland, well, it’s hard to see how NATO could survive that. It’s like saying, “If you remove the main ingredient, the recipe won’t work.” And the core of NATO is, for all practical purposes, the US commitment to collective defense.… Continue reading
Trump, advisers discussing options for acquiring Greenland, and the possibility of military intervention, as expressed by the White House, has ignited a firestorm of condemnation and fear across the globe. The very notion of considering military action against an ally, particularly one that has stood alongside the US in defense of democratic values for decades, is seen as a grotesque betrayal of those same values. This isn’t just a political misstep; it’s perceived as a moral failing, a descent into something truly disturbing. The comparisons to warmongering and historical figures known for their aggression are stark and deeply unsettling.
The outrage extends beyond mere political disagreement.… Continue reading
The prospect of a U.S.-Russia partnership is undeniably jarring, a seismic shift in international relations that leaves many feeling disoriented. The sheer audacity of such a development, following years of strained relations and outright conflict, is enough to make anyone’s head spin. This isn’t simply a change in policy; it feels like a betrayal of long-held alliances and a fundamental realignment of global power dynamics.
The current situation seems to be the culmination of a long-brewing crisis, one that many believe was foreshadowed years ago. The suspicions surrounding Russian interference in past elections have solidified into a widely held belief that a foreign power exerted significant influence over the American political landscape.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood