Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 10:30 | Report Abuse

The Russian invasion changed everything. All of a sudden, it was clear the best-case scenario was no longer possible—and after years of keeping the NATO option in its back pocket, Finland was ready to whip it out. Practically overnight, public opinion swung massively in favor of joining NATO, and top Finnish politicians from nearly all the country’s political parties got on board: A poll conducted by Finnish broadcaster Yle last May found that three-quarters of Finns wanted their country to join NATO, up from less than one-third in previous years.“Finland would not have joined NATO if it were not for [Russian President Vladimir] Putin and Putin’s attack,” said Alexander Stubb, the former Finnish prime minister and finance minister. “This turned the opinion polls around not overnight, but over three nights, and the reason for that was obviously to a certain extent fear, but also realism: That if Putin can slaughter innocent Ukrainians like that, there’s nothing that will stop him from doing the same in Finland.”

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brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 12:34 | Report Abuse

Finland and Ukraine are different.

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 12:56 | Report Abuse

Putin said: I bullied u in the past 20 years, U better keep peace with me. If U keep alliance with my enemy U are anti peace. I invade U and U stop resisting then U suffer less pain. Conclusion: Putin is forcing Eastern Europe to join NATO.

DickyMe

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Posted by DickyMe > 2023-03-31 13:03 | Report Abuse

Who cares!

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 13:07 | Report Abuse

Eastern Europe countries care.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 13:52 | Report Abuse

Global south don't care...it's a regional war

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 13:52 | Report Abuse

Global south just want peace make money

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 13:53 | Report Abuse

America narrative it's good Vs evil

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 13:53 | Report Abuse

Global south says keep your narrative....we don't care.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 13:54 | Report Abuse

America invade Iraq also good Vs evil

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 13:55 | Report Abuse

It is time for NATO to stop any hegemony in Europe.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 13:55 | Report Abuse

Good Vs evil is a Christian thing....we don't care.....the world is more complex than good Vs evil

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 13:56 | Report Abuse

NATO will stop any evil axis just like WW2.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 13:56 | Report Abuse

Europe is beginning to rebel against American hegemony....surely bombing their pipelines is unforgivable

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 13:57 | Report Abuse

America can hold Europe hostage....but Europe will rebel sooner or later

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 13:59 | Report Abuse

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO, /ˈneɪtoʊ/; French: Organisation du traité de l'Atlantique nord, OTAN), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states – 28 European and two North American. Established in the aftermath of World War II, the organization implemented the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington, D.C., on 4 April 1949.[3][4] NATO is a collective security system: its independent member states agree to defend each other against attacks by third parties. During the Cold War, NATO operated as a check on the perceived threat posed by the Soviet Union. The alliance remained in place after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and has been involved in military operations in the Balkans, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa.

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:04 | Report Abuse

One thing is clear .global south is more united than ever. Brics+. Will be strong and united. China will spend more time and money on brics+

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:06 | Report Abuse

Cold war is on...
No turning back. China will tie it's future to brics+ , less to the west

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:07 | Report Abuse

Africa and Latin America is clear and happy an alternative to west..to imperialism has emerged

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:08 | Report Abuse

China is clear China is happy....brics+. Will be a huge market for China

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:09 | Report Abuse

As for BRICS , CCP and India are having war.

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:10 | Report Abuse

NATO's main headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium, while NATO's military headquarters are near Mons, Belgium. The alliance has targeted its NATO Response Force deployments in Eastern Europe, and the combined militaries of all NATO members include around 3.5 million soldiers and personnel.[6] Their combined military spending as of 2020 constituted over 57 percent of the global nominal total.[7] Moreover, members have agreed to reach or maintain the target defence spending of at least two percent of their GDP by 2024.[8][9]

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:10 | Report Abuse

China is clear....but whether India will prioritise brics+ or Quad, no one knows. No one can predict India....that is their problem...India is always like that

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:12 | Report Abuse

I am more bullish on Africa and Latin America than India.....India is unable to make up it's mind

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:12 | Report Abuse

CCP invades other countries just like the previous strong Dynasties Tang, Han, Qing etc. India join Indo-Pacific to defense.

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:13 | Report Abuse

NATO formed with twelve founding members and has added new members eight times, most recently when North Macedonia joined the alliance in March 2020. Following the acceptance of their applications for membership in June 2022, Finland and Sweden are anticipated to become the 31st and 32nd members, with their Accession Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty now in the process of being ratified by the existing members.[10] In addition, NATO currently recognizes Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Ukraine as aspiring members.[3] Enlargement has led to tensions with non-member Russia, one of the twenty additional countries participating in NATO's Partnership for Peace programme. Another nineteen countries are involved in institutionalized dialogue programmes with NATO

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:16 | Report Abuse

Kamala Harris starts Africa tour in Ghana, announces security aid.ACCRA, March 27 (Reuters) - The United States will provide $100 million to Ghana and four other West African countries to help them deal with violent extremism and instability, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday during a visit to Ghana. Africa will join US, NATO, AUKUS, Indo-Pacific.

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:18 | Report Abuse

nato is an extension of american hegemony.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:19 | Report Abuse

elections in next few years may see large changes in governments across Europe where people actually vote for peace instead of forever wars.

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:20 | Report Abuse

NATO’s essential and enduring purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members by political and military means. Collective defence is at the heart of the Alliance and creates a spirit of solidarity and cohesion among its members.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:21 | Report Abuse

already u see demonstrations protests strikes, inflation across europe, surely the people are restless.

time is on Putin side ...... I see Putin/ Russia winning.

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:22 | Report Abuse

NATO strives to secure a lasting peace in Europe, based on common values of individual liberty, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Since the outbreak of crises and conflicts beyond Allied borders can jeopardise this objective, the Alliance also contributes to peace and stability through crisis prevention and management, and partnerships. Essentially, NATO not only helps to defend the territory of its members, but also engages where possible and when necessary to project its values further afield, prevent and manage crises, stabilise post-conflict situations and support reconstruction.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:23 | Report Abuse

putin just have to stay put.....................the ukraine war has become a trench war like in WW1.


its like who can endure, who can eat bitter, I see Putin/ Russia can endure can eat bitter and will win.

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:24 | Report Abuse

NATO also embodies the transatlantic link whereby the security of North America is tied to Europe’s. It is an intergovernmental organisation, which provides a forum where members can consult on any issue they may choose to raise and take decisions on political and military matters affecting their security. No single member country is forced to rely solely on its national capabilities to meet its essential national security objectives. The resulting sense of shared security among members contributes to stability in the Euro-Atlantic area.

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:25 | Report Abuse

the easiest out come is Trump wins in 2024, America gives up,..........................

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:26 | Report Abuse

the world has seen enough of american hegemony and american wars.

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:27 | Report Abuse

NATO’s fundamental security tasks are laid down in the Washington Treaty (the Alliance’s founding treaty, also known as the North Atlantic Treaty). They are sufficiently general to withstand the test of time and are translated into more detail in the Organization’s strategic concepts. Strategic concepts are the authoritative statement of the Alliance’s objectives: they provide the highest level of guidance on the political and military means to be used to achieve these goals and remain the basis for the implementation of Alliance policy as a whole.

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:28 | Report Abuse

whatever the out come in Ukraine...........................China and Africa/ Latin America are brothers and will grow together.

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:28 | Report Abuse

During the Cold War, NATO focused on collective defence and the protection of its members from potential threats emanating from the Soviet Union. With the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of non-state actors affecting international security, many new security threats have emerged, such as terrorism. Moreover, since 2014, Russia’s aggressive actions against Ukraine and its brutal and unprovoked war on the country since February 2022 have radically altered the security environment.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:29 | Report Abuse

u can already see xi/ China putting in a lot of time and money to grow BRICS+.

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:31 | Report Abuse

NATO is countering this vast array of threats by strengthening its deterrence and defence as the backbone of its commitment to collective defence; helping to prevent and manage crisis situations; and encouraging cooperative security, as outlined in the 2022 Strategic Concept.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:42 | Report Abuse

america hegemony has no support in the global south. and that is the point.

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:44 | Report Abuse

UN, NATO, AUKUS, Indo-Pacific will stop all evil axis.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 14:44 | Report Abuse

america hegemony has no support in the global south. and that is the point


everyone can see aamerica is on its last legs.


the mighty USD also cannot protect itself. people are trying to get out of USD.

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 14:47 | Report Abuse

Because threats like terrorism, piracy and cyber warfare know no borders, NATO is committed to cooperation with its global partners. That's why we work with over 40 partner countries around the world, as well as organisations such as the United Nations, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the African Union, to spread stability and security.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 15:16 | Report Abuse

american hegemony got to stop.


the world is better off without american hegemony and american wars.

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Posted by DickyMe > 2023-03-31 15:17 | Report Abuse

"Posted by IDQWE001 > 29 minutes ago | Report Abuse

UN, NATO, AUKUS, Indo-Pacific will stop all evil axis."

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Not sure about AUKUS and Indo-Pacific roles.

But UN and NATO are jokers.
UN have failed to solve any warring issues except in Timor Leste
NATO, well, it has been a little more than a year, it doesn't seem to want to end the Russo-Ukro war.

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 15:22 | Report Abuse

mainstream media full of american hegemony. good vs evil.


when america attack a sovereign country, Iraq, also good vs evil. ....... everybody calls himself good vs evil....who calls himself evil?

brightsmart

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Posted by brightsmart > 2023-03-31 15:23 | Report Abuse

global south got nough of this good evil BS.

global south just want peace and make money.

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 16:25 | Report Abuse

Thanks to Putin US work well with EU.

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2023-03-31 16:26 | Report Abuse

BRICS very small organisation war within between themself.

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