COLUMN. The Canadian prime minister has called for an alliance of middle powers to stand up to the world's great powers. This is a compelling idea, and one that Europe has been pursuing for 60 years, writes Le Monde columnist Pascal Riché.

The Canadian prime minister has called for an alliance of middle powers to stand up to the world’s great powers. This is a compelling idea, and one that Europe has been pursuing for 60 years, writes Le Monde columnist Pascal Riché.

  • 87Six@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    18 hours ago

    If I noticed anything in the world so far it’s that trying to please leaders achieves the opposite

    Ukraine gave up nukes for protection againsnt russia from the USA and now they’re in ruin, for example.

    It seems to me that arming your nation including with nukes, use of force, and threats is the way to go to properly ensure your future, not deals and agreements.

    Look at the Palestine conflict too. They keep agreeing on ceasefires and Isn’treal breaks every single one of them.