There is a lot of throwing around of the democracy word by the new administration. Expect more of this: without autocracy we’re not a true democracy. It’s the tactic of populists the world over to co… (View Post)
With the US out of European collective defence it is logical for a predatory state like Russia to test the vulnerabilities of the newly exposed neighbouring countries. There’s a whole phalanx of non-… (View Post)
In any case, if there is a case to bring to the WTO then you bring it. If you didn’t it would beg the question why not. Doesn’t matter whether he thinks Trump will pay any attention. Carney is a tech… (View Post)
Both the Americans and some Europeans overestimate Europes economic dependence on the US. It’s important, but not existential. See also German dependence on Russian gas. That’s true both of the EU me… (View Post)