Category Archives: Europe

Richard Wolff: The Decline of the U.S. Empire – Where Is It Taking Us All?

Taking stock of the trajectory of the US running into the limits of its empire, and what the history of imperial declines suggests is in store

BRICS Considers Mutual Settlements Similar to the Early EU

Finally, a comparatively modest BRICS-escape-the-dollar proposal that makes sense.

What’s Next for Germany After Sunday’s Elections Show Major Backlash Against Status Quo?

Two parties which oppose Project Ukraine make major gains. Is anyone listening?

Why US Belligerence Towards Russia Is Likely to Continue No Matter Who Is President

Biden might be senile and Blinken stupid, but it’s the plutocrats and their think tanks that run the show in Washington.

Kamala’s National Security Adviser Points to Continuation of Biden’s Russia Policy

The favorite to succeed Jake Sullivan is a diehard Russophobe who is critical of Germany for not launching Taurus missiles at Russia.

The Status of Europe’s Autonomous Movements

The EU leads in managing autonomous and separatist movements in its states, but non-EU countries can be more vulnerable to outside interference.

The US Strategy in the Black Sea Region Is Falling Apart

Washington’s goal is to exclude Russia and China from energy and infrastructure projects extending from the Caspian to Europe, but the opposite is happening.

US Defense Firms Reluctant to Cooperate with Ukraine Due to Safety, Corruption

Quelle surprise! The grand scheme to build a weapons industry in Ukraine appears to be going pear shaped.

Why Is the EU Upping the Pressure on Meloni in Italy?

News that Rome is in hot water over “rule of law” issues came out at same time Meloni headed East in attempt to repair ties with China, but is that the reason?

Ukraine End-Game: Rate-Determining Steps and the Question of Denazification

Further discussion of some of the likely complexities and stumbling blocks in Russia’s slow-motion conquest of Ukraine.

Kyiv and Brussels Weaponize Oil, Use Other Tools in Bid to Force Hungary and Slovakia into Supporting Project Ukraine

The efforts are backfiring and will likely harm Ukraine and the EU more than intended targets.

Net-Zero Ambitions Hit Major Roadblocks in Europe, UK, and US

The projected failure to meet insufficiently ambitious climate change goals like net zero should come as no surprise.

The US Vassal State of Germany Comes Apart

Alternative for Germany and Sahra Wagenknecht are likely to perform well as government doubles down on failed policies and castigates voters.

What Happens With the War in Ukraine if Trump Wins?

Why a Trump win in November may make less difference to the future of the war in Ukraine than many assume.