The Lookout (Twitter)
RT @HoansSolo: What can Europe do to help Ukraine militarily if US military aid and support were to cease? What should Europe’s priorities be? Here are a few quick thoughts from this morning after my first cup of tea.
1. Stabilizing the Frontline in Southern Donetsk
Ukraine can only enter negotiations that avoid a ‘Diktatfrieden’ with a stable frontline. The first order of business, consequently, needs to be stabilizing the frontline in southern Donetsk. This can only happen if Ukraine addresses its manpower problem and Europeans step up artillery deliveries if US supplies cease. Artillery is key, alongside strike drones and mines, in compensating for the lack of infantry. Without further US military aid, Ukraine’s rate of fire will drop, providing Russia with tactical opportunities on the battlefield and reducing the chances of stabilizing the front.
2. Securing Long-Range Air Defense Interceptors
Europeans must negotiate with the US to procure and...
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RT @HoansSolo: What can Europe do to help Ukraine militarily if US military aid and support were to cease? What should Europe’s priorities be? Here are a few quick thoughts from this morning after my first cup of tea.
1. Stabilizing the Frontline in Southern Donetsk
Ukraine can only enter negotiations that avoid a ‘Diktatfrieden’ with a stable frontline. The first order of business, consequently, needs to be stabilizing the frontline in southern Donetsk. This can only happen if Ukraine addresses its manpower problem and Europeans step up artillery deliveries if US supplies cease. Artillery is key, alongside strike drones and mines, in compensating for the lack of infantry. Without further US military aid, Ukraine’s rate of fire will drop, providing Russia with tactical opportunities on the battlefield and reducing the chances of stabilizing the front.
2. Securing Long-Range Air Defense Interceptors
Europeans must negotiate with the US to procure and...
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The Lookout (Twitter)
1/7
Some Sunday thoughts on America and the defense of Norway and Europe.
Some input values: I have been an Atlanticist, believed in America as a beacon and the leader of the free world and strong proponent of as close as possible bilateral defense relationship.
1/7
Some Sunday thoughts on America and the defense of Norway and Europe.
Some input values: I have been an Atlanticist, believed in America as a beacon and the leader of the free world and strong proponent of as close as possible bilateral defense relationship.
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The Lookout (Twitter)
2/7
With the current administration and where we are, the analyst in me (I'm an unaffiliated private citizen btw) says this:
We cannot trust the Trump admin in a crisis involving Russia. We need a Plan B.
Still, we must work with the Americans, when we can, as long as we can.
2/7
With the current administration and where we are, the analyst in me (I'm an unaffiliated private citizen btw) says this:
We cannot trust the Trump admin in a crisis involving Russia. We need a Plan B.
Still, we must work with the Americans, when we can, as long as we can.
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The Lookout (Twitter)
3/7
We also still need the US defense industry for a rapid military buildup.
This means our government needs to do a difficult balancing act, but when necessary we must stand our ground, despite risking fallout, such as on Ukraine.
3/7
We also still need the US defense industry for a rapid military buildup.
This means our government needs to do a difficult balancing act, but when necessary we must stand our ground, despite risking fallout, such as on Ukraine.
The Lookout (Twitter)
4/7
Because of this balancing act, we are unlikely to see the Norwegian government, and other engagers such as the UK talk about a Plan B in public until the bridges are finally burnt.
Because of the consequences, they can't do it. Such discussions will be highly classified.
4/7
Because of this balancing act, we are unlikely to see the Norwegian government, and other engagers such as the UK talk about a Plan B in public until the bridges are finally burnt.
Because of the consequences, they can't do it. Such discussions will be highly classified.
The Lookout (Twitter)
5/7
Opposition parties may have a bit more freedom of maneuver, but they must also be careful.
Analysts, scholars and journalists have full freedom of maneuver, but the debates will be hampered because officials can't fully engage until everything comes crashing down.
5/7
Opposition parties may have a bit more freedom of maneuver, but they must also be careful.
Analysts, scholars and journalists have full freedom of maneuver, but the debates will be hampered because officials can't fully engage until everything comes crashing down.
The Lookout (Twitter)
6/7
I think this is worth having in mind going forward.
European countries have a lot of work cut out, on the war and on increasing our own defense capabilities, but they cannot speak frankly in public about everything.
The approach will of course vary from country to country.
6/7
I think this is worth having in mind going forward.
European countries have a lot of work cut out, on the war and on increasing our own defense capabilities, but they cannot speak frankly in public about everything.
The approach will of course vary from country to country.
The Lookout (Twitter)
7/7
As with everything concerning the Trump admin, I might draw flak over this.
To round off:
In my hobby room, among other crests and memorabilia, I still have an American flag. I don't plan on taking it down.
7/7
As with everything concerning the Trump admin, I might draw flak over this.
To round off:
In my hobby room, among other crests and memorabilia, I still have an American flag. I don't plan on taking it down.
The Lookout (Twitter)
Addendum:
We must also have in mind the damage Musk & co can do, and is in the process of doing, to US state capacity and federal institutions, as @APHClarkson repeatedly talks about, and it's potential consequences.
Addendum:
We must also have in mind the damage Musk & co can do, and is in the process of doing, to US state capacity and federal institutions, as @APHClarkson repeatedly talks about, and it's potential consequences.
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Alexander Clarkson (@APHClarkson)
Starmer needs to avoid giving Trump a pretext to dismantle the US alliance with Europe.
But it means that UK and EU policymakers aren't going to fully engage with how Trump and Musk's destruction of US state capacity will undermine the ability of the US…
But it means that UK and EU policymakers aren't going to fully engage with how Trump and Musk's destruction of US state capacity will undermine the ability of the US…
The Lookout (Twitter)
RT @AlexLuck9: Good points IMO. "European countries have a lot of work cut out." in particular.
We are in the current predicament over a consistent lack of interest by decisionmakers engaging with the matter at hand, kicking cans down the road on serious defence efforts.
RT @AlexLuck9: Good points IMO. "European countries have a lot of work cut out." in particular.
We are in the current predicament over a consistent lack of interest by decisionmakers engaging with the matter at hand, kicking cans down the road on serious defence efforts.
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Thord Are Iversen (@The_Lookout_N)
1/7
Some Sunday thoughts on America and the defense of Norway and Europe.
Some input values: I have been an Atlanticist, believed in America as a beacon and the leader of the free world and strong proponent of as close as possible bilateral defense relationship.
Some Sunday thoughts on America and the defense of Norway and Europe.
Some input values: I have been an Atlanticist, believed in America as a beacon and the leader of the free world and strong proponent of as close as possible bilateral defense relationship.