Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered a sharp rebuke of NATO during his speech at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on April 12, identifying what he sees as the alliance’s greatest threat. Lavrov criticized NATO’s expansionist agenda and ideological ambitions, claiming they have eroded the bloc’s cohesion and core mission. He also denounced NATO’s increased involvement in Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific, cautioning that such moves risk fueling global instability.
Colonel Macgregor is a combat veteran, a PhD, an author of many books on war strategy, and served as a senior official in Trump’s Department of Defense during his first administration.
Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Paris, rallying against President Emmanuel Macron’s defense policies and France’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict. Demonstrators held signs reading “Macron, we won’t die for Ukraine!” and demanded his resignation, accusing him of prioritizing war over domestic issues. The Patriots party organized the protest as anger grows over Macron’s push for increased defense spending and potential military deployments. Meanwhile, French Prime Minister François Bayrou dismissed calls for public consultation on key defense decisions, fueling further outrage. Watch the full report for exclusive footage and reactions from the ground!
Posted in Economy and Debt, Europe, NATO, War
Is NATO’s future looking bleak? Join us as we host an eye-opening conversation with Professor Jeffrey Sachs, who sheds light on the seismic shifts in global power dynamics. We critically examine the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, which represents a staggering 80% of Eurasian countries and 40% of the world’s population. Sachs unpacks how nations like China, India, and Russia are advocating for a security and economic framework that starkly contrasts the US-led NATO model. You’ll hear about a leaked NATO document suggesting Ukraine’s inevitable membership—a perspective Sachs deems not just unrealistic, but potentially catastrophic. This episode also delves into the incompetence of current US leadership, the ongoing global instability, and widespread resistance to NATO’s expansion, particularly into East Asia.
Posted in Andrew Napolitano, Government, NATO
A riveting and informative 36 minute interview, where Piers Morgan’s opinions are manhandled, with him being effortlessly schooled on topics including Iran/Israel, Russia/Ukraine, NATO, and war crimes… by none other than Prof. John Mearsheimer
Posted in John Mearsheimer, Middle East, NATO, War
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Posted in John Mearsheimer, NATO, War
On April 4, 1949 the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) was founded in Washington DC. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the worlds largest military alliance, we hosted a panel with three iconic IR thinkers.
Posted in History, John Mearsheimer, NATO
Timcast
Pat Buchanan makes comparison between Ukraine tensions, Cuban missile crisis.
“U.S. Poised to Put Heavy Weaponry in East Europe: A Message to Russia,” ran the headline in the New York Times.
“In a significant move to deter possible Russian aggression in Europe, the Pentagon is poised to store battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and other heavy weapons for as many as 5,000 American troops in several Baltic and Eastern European countries,” said the Times. The sources cited were “American and allied officials.”
The Pentagon’s message received a reply June 16. Russian Gen. Yuri Yakubov called the U.S. move “the most aggressive step by the Pentagon and NATO since the Cold War.” When Moscow detects U.S. heavy weapons moving into the Baltic, said Yakubov, Russia will “bolster its forces and resources on the western strategic theater of operations.”
Specifically, Moscow will outfit its missile brigade in Kaliningrad, bordering Lithuania and Poland, “with new Iskander tactical missile systems.” The Iskander can fire nuclear warheads.
The Pentagon and Congress apparently think Vladimir Putin is a bluffer and, faced by U.S. toughness, will back down.
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