Category Archives: Europe

NATO Training Leaves Ukrainian Troops ‘Underprepared’ for War

The veneer of NATO superiority is cracking as the Ukraine and its sponsors engage in a blame game over why the war is going so badly.

The Nationalist Right Tries a New Formula to Sell the European Neoliberal Project

In Italy and elsewhere, the right combines anti-immigrant and chauvinist measures with neoliberal policy.

War Hawks’ Drive to Expand NATO into Asia May Destroy Western Military Alliance

Individuals can fail upwards, but organizations? NATO not been up to the task of propping up Ukraine, but the US wants to aim it at China.

French Invasion of Niger Could Turn into All-Out Franco-African War

An assessment of the stakes for France in trying to reverse the military coup in Niger by force.

NATO Failed in Ukraine Against Russia. Now It’s Targeting China

NATO is trying to extricte itself from Ukraine. But will the US play ball?

Some Thoughts on the Russian End Game in Ukraine

What might Russia do as Ukraine’s military weakens?

The Balloon Goes Up – How Far Will The Nato Allies Go To Fight Their Losing War in The Ukraine — How Much More Will They Risk Losing of Their Post-1945 Territorial Gains?

Putin has cleared his throat to warn against NATO/Poland incursions into Western Ukraine. But will this red line too be ignored?

The EU-Indonesia Fight Over Nickel and Who Gets to Own the Clean Energy Future

The situation also provides another example of the challenges of “derisking” from China.

Germany Down the Rabbit Hole

Economics minister is again pressuring India on Russia while foreign minister Baerbock brags children can count on her to promote peace through war.

The Looming War Against China: Economic Logic Has Been Replaced by National Security Overrides

Michael Hudson provides a deep dive on the US’ and now its Western allies’ obsessive campaign against China.

Revealed: Media Blitz Against Heat Pumps Funded by Gas Lobby Group

Gas-linked companies’ attack on electric heating confuses consumers and leaves UK trailing behind Europe.

John Helmer: The Mosquito Swarm and the Violent Pinprick Are Zelensky PR To Beat NATO’s Christmas Deadline

Warmaking as public relations.

Recork the Champagne: Sweden’s NATO Accession Deal With Turkiye Still Faces Hurdles

Lack of trust has both sides wanting the other to fulfill their end of bargain first.

Germany Unveils Strategy to “De-Risk” from China

Plan is short on details as Berlin says it wants to coordinate its policy with the EU, which wants to coordinate its policy with Washington.