Judging Freedom Prof. Gilbert Doctorow Germany and May 9th.
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Apr 17, 2025 Gilbert Doctorow, an esteemed European affairs analyst, dives deep into the political landscape connecting neoconservatives and the current U.S. administration. He dissects Germany's military strategies in supporting Ukraine, highlighting the complexities of their role amid geopolitical tensions. The Nord Stream pipeline's latest status raises eyebrows as Germany cuts ties with Russian gas. Doctorow also critiques U.S. involvement in peace negotiations, emphasizing the indecision within Trump's team and its impact on foreign policy.
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Neocons Drive Prolonged Ukraine War
- Europe's neocon hardliners align with American neocons in prolonging the Ukraine war.
- The war serves as a unifying hostile factor within the crumbling EU to boost these factions' careers.
Merz's Belligerence Risks Co-belligerence
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is far more belligerent towards Russia than predecessors.
- His backing of arming Ukraine with cruise missiles risks Germany becoming a co-belligerent in the war.
Coalition's Focus on Odessa Falters
- The "coalition of the willing" led by Starmer and Macron lacks meaningful military power.
- Their focus concentrates on Odessa due to strategic and historical reasons despite limited resources.