The David McWilliams Podcast The End of the Affair - Europe and America's Nasty Divorce
Feb 18, 2025
The global landscape is shifting dramatically as the old order crumbles. Europe's complacency leaves it exposed, while Ukraine faces abandonment. The rise of Russia and changing American policies put traditional alliances at risk. Historical events, like the Flight of the Earls, resonate with today's geopolitical realities. Ireland may need to chart its own course amid new dynamics. As the rules of the game change, questions arise about who truly holds power and how nations will adapt in this unsettling new world.
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Flight of the Earls
- The Flight of the Earls in 1607 saw Irish chieftains abandon Ireland after losing Spanish support.
- This led to the decline of Gaelic Ireland and the rise of the British Empire.
Ukraine and Ireland
- Trump's stance on Ukraine mirrors the Spanish abandonment of Ireland, prioritizing spheres of influence.
- This leaves smaller nations vulnerable when global powers shift alliances.
Europe's Vulnerability
- Europe benefited from a 'free ride' under US security, neglecting its own military development.
- Russia's resilience to sanctions and the leaky transatlantic alliance expose Europe's vulnerability.
