US prioritized Israel over Gulf defense. Russia aligned with Iran. China opportunistically traded. Europe can fill the gap.
Browsing: Europe
Decarbonization is now energy security. Europe must electrify, finance Ukraine jointly, and modernize grids to withstand prolonged shocks.
Egypt anchors LNG exports. Israel supplies incremental gas. Cyprus offers future potential. Flexibility, not scale, is the strategic value.
“Europe has shown yet again that it remains unable and unwilling to act as a middle power capable of defending its own strategic interests.”
“Washington and Tehran seem to be trapped in cycle of escalation over the strait and the five-day grace period is fragile.”
Lebanon edges toward collapse as Europe must support French diplomacy and Lebanese Armed Forces to prevent refugee crisis.
NATO rejection of Trump’s Hormuz naval request exposes alliance fractures as European allies refuse involvement in unilateral Iran war.
Europe should help in Gulf for its own interests: oil prices hurt, Russia gains. Engage constructively.
Trump wants NATO into Gulf war—Europe must resist. Public support would collapse, Russia only beneficiary.
Friends-and-family diplomacy: Trump envoys press weaker parties first, center personal commercial networks. Europe must shape terms.