West caught between a ‘paper tiger’ and a Russian bear
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Zelensky seeks NATO entry through escalation, not negotiation James Davis reports that Kyiv is amplifying drone strikes and risking NATO confrontation as Russia advances, betting escalation will force Western aid and security guarantees. Trump’s UN…
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Zelensky seeks NATO entry through escalation, not negotiation
James Davis reports that Kyiv is amplifying drone strikes and risking NATO confrontation as Russia advances, betting escalation will force Western aid and security guarantees. Trump’s UN turn toward tougher rhetoric on Russia, meanwhile, muddies US policy.
Europe embraces protectionism as a doctrine of decline
Diego Faßnacht reports that Brussels is pivoting to tariffs, quotas, and “Buy European” mandates to shield a de-industrializing economy hammered by energy costs and climate policy, baking in a deeper dependence on US energy, technology, and security.
Seoul and Tokyo shaken down by Trump’s protection racket
Scott Foster details how Washington is preparing to up the ante with tariff threats unless Seoul and Tokyo put forward massive investments – $350 billion from South Korea and $550 billion from Japan – leveraging security ties to extract capital.
