US moves NATO command posts
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The United States transferred two NATO regional command posts to Italy and Britain before the Munich Security Conference, shifting the Southern command to Naples and a JFC in Norfolk.
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by Matthew Bunn
The fact that the report for the Munich Security Conference is called "Under Destruction" says a lot. "The world has entered a period of wrecking-ball politics. Sweeping destruction – rather than careful reforms and policy corrections – is the order of the day," with int'l order "under destruction."
February 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM
The fact that the report for the Munich Security Conference is called "Under Destruction" says a lot. "The world has entered a period of wrecking-ball politics. Sweeping destruction – rather than careful reforms and policy corrections – is the order of the day," with int'l order "under destruction."
«“Ironically, the president of the United States — the country that did more than any other to shape the post-1945 international order — is now the most prominent of the demolition men, « www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/w...
Trump Is a Global ‘Wrecking Ball,’ European Security Experts Say
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February 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
«“Ironically, the president of the United States — the country that did more than any other to shape the post-1945 international order — is now the most prominent of the demolition men, « www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/w...
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Pleased to see 'THE NEW NUCLEAR AGE' recommended in this year's Munich Security Report 'Under Destruction' securityconference.org/assets/02_Do...
February 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Pleased to see 'THE NEW NUCLEAR AGE' recommended in this year's Munich Security Report 'Under Destruction' securityconference.org/assets/02_Do...
Reposted by Francesco Nicoli
⚔️ Munich Security Conference report:
In the event of a ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin could rebuild its forces for a “regional war” in the Baltic Sea region within 2 years, and for an attack on one of its neighbors within just 6 months.
In the event of a ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin could rebuild its forces for a “regional war” in the Baltic Sea region within 2 years, and for an attack on one of its neighbors within just 6 months.
February 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
⚔️ Munich Security Conference report:
In the event of a ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin could rebuild its forces for a “regional war” in the Baltic Sea region within 2 years, and for an attack on one of its neighbors within just 6 months.
In the event of a ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin could rebuild its forces for a “regional war” in the Baltic Sea region within 2 years, and for an attack on one of its neighbors within just 6 months.
"Europe needs independent European infrastructure now—especially home-grown social networks that preserve a level playing field for information, safeguard media freedom and guarantee genuine freedom of speech, including the right to access facts instead of being fed lies and propaganda"
"European democracy faces a coordinated assault. From the East, Putin is unleashing unprecedented propaganda campaigns that sway elections and erode pro-Ukraine majorities in the European Council. From the West, US Pres. Donald Trump threatens retaliatory tariffs if Europe enforces its own rules."
Europe Can’t Defend Democracy on US Servers
As long as 80 percent of European digital products and services originate in the United States, blackmail will thrive, writes Alexandra Geese.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM
"Europe needs independent European infrastructure now—especially home-grown social networks that preserve a level playing field for information, safeguard media freedom and guarantee genuine freedom of speech, including the right to access facts instead of being fed lies and propaganda"
The gap between the increasingly pressing need for European countries to pool their defense efforts and their demonstrated ability/willingness to do so seems... quite wide.
In 2017, France’s Emmanuel Macron personally launched a joint program among three EU countries to build a sixth-generation fighter jet.
Now the project is on the verge of collapse, four European officials told POLITICO.
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Now the project is on the verge of collapse, four European officials told POLITICO.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/fran...
February 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM
The gap between the increasingly pressing need for European countries to pool their defense efforts and their demonstrated ability/willingness to do so seems... quite wide.
Reposted by Beatriz Gallardo Paúls
"European democracy faces a coordinated assault. From the East, Putin is unleashing unprecedented propaganda campaigns that sway elections and erode pro-Ukraine majorities in the European Council. From the West, US Pres. Donald Trump threatens retaliatory tariffs if Europe enforces its own rules."
Europe Can’t Defend Democracy on US Servers
As long as 80 percent of European digital products and services originate in the United States, blackmail will thrive, writes Alexandra Geese.
www.techpolicy.press
February 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
"European democracy faces a coordinated assault. From the East, Putin is unleashing unprecedented propaganda campaigns that sway elections and erode pro-Ukraine majorities in the European Council. From the West, US Pres. Donald Trump threatens retaliatory tariffs if Europe enforces its own rules."
