Novara Media Novara FM: The Absurdity of Rearmament w/ Khem Rogaly
Mar 11, 2025
Khem Rogaly, a Senior Research Fellow at Common Wealth and author of 'A Lucas Plan for the 21st Century', discusses Europe's military rearmament amid diminished U.S. support for Ukraine. He examines Germany’s removal of the debt brake and France's push for a European army. Rogaly advocates for redirecting military budgets toward climate action and sustainable practices, challenging the current military-industrial complex. He argues for transitioning to civilian manufacturing focused on renewable energy and emphasizes the need for a collaborative, climate-focused foreign policy.
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Shift in American Power
- American global power is shifting from hegemony to dominance without hegemony.
- This means relying less on consent and more on raw, unbridled force.
US Manufacturing and Tariffs
- Trump's attempts to revive US manufacturing through tariffs are unlikely to succeed.
- This is due to companies' preference for cash reserves and shareholder payouts.
QinetiQ Privatization
- The privatization of the UK's Defence Diversification Agency led to immense profits for its top managers.
- They made over £100 million from the public listing of QinetiQ.