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@ruth_deyermond The silver lining (if any) is that Healy’s resignation letter spells out the problem of lack of funding in stark terms. This issue can’t be avoided any more, surely?
@ruth_deyermond In this, as in so many other areas, government clarity and decisiveness seems to be a rare commodity. I’m reading Robert Kaplan’s ‘Wasteland’. His idea of a global Weimar Moment seems very apt. (Un)fun times ahead
Please read this thread in full. It’s another brilliant and insightful (but tough) wake up call from @ruth_deyermond . Time for all of Europe and the UK to finally start looking after ourselves. This can be a positive moment if we choose wisely.
Trump is saying this now because he's angry that other NATO members aren't doing what he wants. But there are also medium- and longer-term questions about NATO's viability that everyone needs to face up to. 🧵
@ruth_deyermond The title of your course - Russia and its West - seems worryingly apt Ruth. It seems like they’ve taken full possession of a certain Western country now
@ruth_deyermond If military victory is defined as forcing the enemy to conform to your political will, then the ‘Victory Over America’ parade in Moscow will take place any day now
@ruth_deyermond This relationship is starting to resemble a cuckooing scenario where criminals take over a victim’s home and abuse the occupants while demanding protection money. Not long until the US starts extorting us for the privilege of letting them stay
@ruth_deyermond It’s going to be a painful break up but it could be the best thing that happens to Europe in the long run. A closer Europe, maybe even full federalism, is essential now for a full seat at the table, otherwise we’re on the menu
@ruth_deyermond Re Greenland - I wonder if the real aim is to force a withdrawal of US troops from Europe?? Congress may have disallowed a presidential removal decree but they can’t prevent the Europeans not wanting US forces here anymore?
The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
Imagination is the most powerful weapon we have. A vital thread by @samagreene about how to resist authoritarianism. Start by imagining your own freedom 💪
I study authoritarianism for a living, so I do not say this lightly: America isn't facing an authoritarian future. America is living an authoritarian present.
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