Most clear cut example of why nations must either possess nuclear weapons or be protected by an ally's nuclear umbrella.
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Worth noting that status of ally isn't constant. For example, one year ago USA appeared as trusted ally of Europe. But now its too doubtful So every nation should review own status
jun 18, 2025, 9:00 am • 13 0 • view
The US continues to meet its NATO obligations. @jamming.bsky.social regularly posts notes about US air patrols in the Baltic for example. Definitely not the case for other NATO members for decades. I don't support Trump most of the time, but in this case even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
jun 18, 2025, 4:02 pm • 1 0 • view
Today, the USA is part of NATO but for how much longer? Most major European nations have had the ability to develop nuclear deterrence for half a century & it’s primarily been the USA’s reputation as a reliable ally that has led them to abjure independent deterrence. No more though, sadly.
jun 27, 2025, 11:05 am • 6 0 • view
The UK & France also have a nuclear deterrent. When they start shooting their ICBMs from the Atlantic the Russians are not necessarily going to know it's them and not the US. Things get worse from there.
jun 27, 2025, 4:30 pm • 1 0 • view