Peacekeepers in a world without peace
What is the point of Keir Starmer’s “coalition of the willing”?
By Andrew Marr
New Times,
New Thinking.
Building the union was never a “peace project”. But European hard power is now its leaders’ greatest priority.
ByWith a fractured West and a pliable US president, he sees no reason to abandon his war on Ukraine.
ByThe Russian leader agreed to a halt on attacks on energy infrastructure but has many demands for peace.
ByWill the Russian leader accept the US-backed ceasefire deal with Ukraine?
ByNo matter how they spin it, there is no practical alternative to American military power.
ByIf the Americans can talk to the Russians why can't the Europeans?
ByIt still has many cards it can play against Russia.
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