- USA: America has a history of finding itself right in the middle of a crisis. Whether it is guilty of muddying the waters or if it was merely intervening in the midst of a crisis is a matter of debate. However, it cannot be denied that it is the biggest arms supplier on the planet.
Click to see: Biggest arms supplier
In this capacity, the position that America does not stand to benefit in situations of conflict, is untenable. This is especially so as Arms sales is integral to its Foreign policy and the industry contributes significantly to the economy. America has a significant interest in raking up disputes
- NATO: This is a Cold war era grouping. In the post Cold war era it stands to lose relevance fast
- EU: The Germans are not that far behind.
In the absence of nuclear power, Germany became more dependent on Russian natural gas for heating and electricity, thanks to Angela Merkel and the two are openly batting for Russia. Infact, Europe depends on Russia for about 35 percent of its natural gas requirements. If Russia decides to weaponize its gas supply, the entire EU will be thrown into a energy crisis. Click to read: the analysis
- (i) Internal politics: The socalled Big 3 — France, UK, and W. Germany — have their own problems and differing geostrategic concerns. France is still smarting from AUKUS and is also calling for an EU military
Click to see: France's demand
- If successful, it will further narrow down the role and the influence of NATO.
- Ukraine: The most interested party with almost no say so in the proceedings. Joe Biden stupidly "invited Russia to invade Ukraine" with his gaffe that might have inadvertently revealed his Ukraine policy It raised a storm at home and abroad. The Ukrainian president had this word of advice for Biden 👇
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