Behind the vaulting rhetoric the west's policy marks the return of realpolitik. Russia's war as an existential threat but not quite so existential as to demand Nato intervention
"We are hitting those closest to Putin – from major oligarchs, to his prime minister, and the propagandists who peddle his lies and disinformation,” Liz Truss said recently. But are we doing enough to sanction those propagandists, the enemy within, such as Banks, Farage, GB Radio and Galloway, to name a few? We are rightly focused on sanctioning Russians & Oligarchs, but their very enablers, destroying our democracy, as we sleep, are getting away scot free. We need to get our own house in order too, as well as focusing on Russia and Ukraine,
I don't think I really agree with how you see things here! It seems just too early to assume that in a new world where Germany will rearm itself in Europe, global energy politics pivot, and public opinion might force maintenance of Russia sanctions, we just get to play out Yalta again. I hope so because there is a reason why we cant intervene militarily - we don't want WW3. So we need a new sum of the parts!
Another exceptional, if very world-weary, insight from Philip. How I wish he were wrong, but how I know he is absolutely right in all he says in this article.
Another excellent article. I'm a latecomer to your work but glad I found it. Book ordered from my local independent bookseller.
Thank you ..much appreciated
"We are hitting those closest to Putin – from major oligarchs, to his prime minister, and the propagandists who peddle his lies and disinformation,” Liz Truss said recently. But are we doing enough to sanction those propagandists, the enemy within, such as Banks, Farage, GB Radio and Galloway, to name a few? We are rightly focused on sanctioning Russians & Oligarchs, but their very enablers, destroying our democracy, as we sleep, are getting away scot free. We need to get our own house in order too, as well as focusing on Russia and Ukraine,
I don't think I really agree with how you see things here! It seems just too early to assume that in a new world where Germany will rearm itself in Europe, global energy politics pivot, and public opinion might force maintenance of Russia sanctions, we just get to play out Yalta again. I hope so because there is a reason why we cant intervene militarily - we don't want WW3. So we need a new sum of the parts!
You are right that uncertainty will rule for some time yet
Another exceptional, if very world-weary, insight from Philip. How I wish he were wrong, but how I know he is absolutely right in all he says in this article.
thank you!
Another fantastic article! What are your predictions in the next few weeks? Peace deal or continuation of Putin’s invasion? Thanks once again!
Thank you!