Nato chief says continent cannot afford to replace American security umbrella
  • huppakee@piefed.socialEnglish
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    2 days ago

    On whose side is he? Because he is not on Europe’s side.

    He is on Nato’s side, which is like 60% US’ side and 40% Europe’s side. Those numbers could be a bit off considering Nato didn’t have sides until recently.

    • Denixen@feddit.nuEnglish
      7·
      2 days ago

      That’s what I am thinking. NATO is a USA centered alliance for looking after US interests. European interest happened to coincide with theirs for a long time, but clearly the USA is growing increasingly disinterested. Europeans should probably take over most of it, make it a Europe centered alliance.

      • huppakee@piefed.socialEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        I was thinking we could keep the name if we focus on the north of the Atlantic, e.g. Greenland. Makes more sense to have loyal Canada as a member :)

        • Denixen@feddit.nuEnglish
          2·
          1 day ago

          Yeah the Arctic and North Atlantic are important to Europe without a doubt. No name change needed, just Europe taking more initiative, leadership and becoming more central in the organization.

          Canada is a natural partner in the Arctic and North Atlantic. So is of course also the USA, but they cannot be trusted: (

    • maptoEnglish
      2·
      2 days ago

      The sad part is that Canada is probably in Europe’s share in the numbers above.