Judging Freedom Prof. Glenn Diesen : The EU Wants More War!
Nov 26, 2025
Prof. Glenn Diesen, a political scientist with expertise in European foreign policy, dives into the complexities of the Ukraine war. He argues the conflict is likely to be resolved on the battlefield, highlighting the disparity between European public sentiment and political elite support for the war. Diesen criticizes EU leaders' peace terms and explores their limited leverage over U.S. policy. Additionally, he discusses issues like European corruption, energy dependence, and how these factors shape the future of European military support.
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War Likely Decided On The Battlefield
- Glenn Diesen argues the war will likely end on the battlefield because Russia can dictate terms.
- He says delayed action and deep NATO involvement left few diplomatic alternatives.
Public Fatigue vs Elite Commitment
- Diesen says public enthusiasm for the war is waning while elites remain committed.
- He links elite commitment to an ideological vision of Western-led liberal democracy that is now failing.
Europe's Normative Peace Template
- European peace proposals frame Ukraine as victim and demand minimal concessions from Russia.
- Diesen says this normative stance ignores Russian security concerns and favors Ukraine's capitulation demand.