Europe Is Under Siege
4 days ago
- #Europe
- #Geopolitics
- #Defense
- Europe is facing threats from Russia and China, with diminished support from the U.S.
- Historical parallels are drawn to 'The Deluge', where Poland-Lithuania was defeated by Russia and Sweden, emphasizing that power and independence are not permanent.
- The U.S. no longer prioritizes Europe due to the end of the Cold War, trade misunderstandings, and cultural shifts.
- American conservatives view Europe as having abandoned traditional Christian values due to immigration and secularization.
- Russia employs gray-zone warfare, a 'Ponzi empire' strategy using conquered populations, and relies on Chinese support to threaten Europe.
- China aids Russia militarily and economically, while also undermining European industries through subsidized exports and rare earth controls.
- Europe's response must include greater unity, military coordination, economic integration, and industrial policy to counter these threats.
- Europe needs to reform its social and economic models, including defense spending, nuclear energy, and deregulation of AI for defense.
- Finding new allies like India and other developing nations is crucial for Europe's future stability and economic growth.
- Europe's weakness and division invite aggression; only through strength and unity can it deter external threats.