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.
Necro Mancer (Twitter)
Астраханский старлей Шишмарев Кирилл Александрович 1991 г.р. 6 лет отработал в штабе армии ЗВО начальником разведки и 01/10/22 в "деревне Сватьино" (а на самом деле, в Нижней Дуванке) трагически попал под химарсы и стал третью некропарты
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Астраханский старлей Шишмарев Кирилл Александрович 1991 г.р. 6 лет отработал в штабе армии ЗВО начальником разведки и 01/10/22 в "деревне Сватьино" (а на самом деле, в Нижней Дуванке) трагически попал под химарсы и стал третью некропарты
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The Lookout (Twitter)
@PaulSmyth2015: The balancing act involves swallowing pride, attempting to work with Trump, to try and maintain the links to the US as best as possible.
As for the refueling case, that was an act by a private citizen and company owner, who in a free and democratic country can say and do what he wants, not in any way reflective of official Norwegian government policy.
@PaulSmyth2015: The balancing act involves swallowing pride, attempting to work with Trump, to try and maintain the links to the US as best as possible.
As for the refueling case, that was an act by a private citizen and company owner, who in a free and democratic country can say and do what he wants, not in any way reflective of official Norwegian government policy.
The Lookout (Twitter)
@GuySpeaks4Real @APHClarkson: Trump and all other US administrations have been correct in saying that Europe has neglected defence since the end of the Cold War, I agree, and repeatedly write about this.
It was possible to work with Trump 1 and Nor - US bilateral defense ties was strengthened.
Trump 2 is something completely different though, and the world is different now as well.
We are in the most critical security situation since WW2, and the way the current administration is acting, especially in regards to Russia, represents far too great a risk to us.
@GuySpeaks4Real @APHClarkson: Trump and all other US administrations have been correct in saying that Europe has neglected defence since the end of the Cold War, I agree, and repeatedly write about this.
It was possible to work with Trump 1 and Nor - US bilateral defense ties was strengthened.
Trump 2 is something completely different though, and the world is different now as well.
We are in the most critical security situation since WW2, and the way the current administration is acting, especially in regards to Russia, represents far too great a risk to us.
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The Lookout (Twitter)
@PaulSmyth2015: The Norwegian PM and government speaks about the importance of maintaining the links, and working with the US all the time.
Here is our PM in London today, as an example. He says we need to have the US involved to reach a durable peace for Ukraine.
https://www.tv2.no/direkte/jpybz/siste-nytt/67c44a5f817e6705e7e09ab1/store-i-london-det-er-veldig-viktig-a-ha-usa-med
@PaulSmyth2015: The Norwegian PM and government speaks about the importance of maintaining the links, and working with the US all the time.
Here is our PM in London today, as an example. He says we need to have the US involved to reach a durable peace for Ukraine.
https://www.tv2.no/direkte/jpybz/siste-nytt/67c44a5f817e6705e7e09ab1/store-i-london-det-er-veldig-viktig-a-ha-usa-med
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