What @francesconicoli.bsky.social predicted a year ago now needs serious consideration. The weakness of the US position is they think it's ok to bully Europe because we have nowhere else to go.
But we do. It implies unpleasant choices re: Taiwan, human rights, democracy outside the EU. 1/2
But we do. It implies unpleasant choices re: Taiwan, human rights, democracy outside the EU. 1/2
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Over one year ago (well one year three days ago) I made the obvious prediction that Trump ditching Europe and Ukraine could mean rapprochement with China.
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It wasn't a recommendation per se: I outlined the key EU interests to be protected in such event. Seems relevant now.
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It wasn't a recommendation per se: I outlined the key EU interests to be protected in such event. Seems relevant now.
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Making concessions in regards to Taiwan's sovereignty seems backwards in this moment.
(Also, because defending Ukraine was always portrayed as signal to China).
When the US, Russia and China align, Europe has no choice but to opt for hard-headed Realpolitik. 2/2