Europe’s 2025 challenge: Halting NATO’s failing attempt to expand into Ukraine
A briefing from No Cold War.
How the US’ proxy war in Ukraine is damaging Europe;
and the conditions needed to end the war.
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NATO’s failure and withdrawal from Afghanistan
When the US departs it prefers to leave states in chaos, without the capacity to act contrary to US interests.
Why defeating NATO aggression in Ukraine will be decisive for Europe’s future
The governments of the Global North are overwhelmingly willing to be subordinated to the US, even at the risk of a major war and sharply reduced living standards.
What should be the position of the left on peace in Ukraine
(i) Call for a ceasefire.
(ii) Call for the opening of peace negotiations without preconditions.
(iii) Oppose Ukrainian membership of NATO.
(iv) Demand recognition of the rights of the large Russian speaking minority in the east of Ukraine.
NATO’s actions in Ukraine are more dangerous than the Cuban Missile Crisis
Both Russia and Ukraine are willing to negotiate. Why should the NATO states be allowed to prolong a war that threatens world peace?
The US is building up military alliances – for its war drive against China
The US-led AUKUS military alliance – with the UK and Australia – is cranking up hostilities and inviting Japan into the anti-China military pact. The US is, in effect, creating an ‘Asian NATO’.