My father speculated about a Molotov-Ribbentrop variant being played out not long ago. I never even considered it but I am no longer surprised it is speculated about. What we are seing feels eerily similar.
With IS and NO on board, the only non-EU NATO members left are AL, CA, MK, TR, and UK. I don't think AL and MK have much in the way of force projection; CA is a pity* (what about TR?); and Airstrip One would have danced to the Great Nation Builder's tune anyway.
* a joke I once heard back in the States:
— So, what do you think of Canada, eh?
— We don't. But wait until we run out of natural resources; then we'll think of you...
It just occurred to me that invoking Article 4 would put Ambassador Whitaker on the spot sooner rather than later: either he shows solidarity with DK, or he provides proof of his intent to filibuster.
But I guess the reason they aren't bothering is because we all already know the answer.
aebtebeten|1 month ago
With IS and NO on board, the only non-EU NATO members left are AL, CA, MK, TR, and UK. I don't think AL and MK have much in the way of force projection; CA is a pity* (what about TR?); and Airstrip One would have danced to the Great Nation Builder's tune anyway.
* a joke I once heard back in the States:
— So, what do you think of Canada, eh?
— We don't. But wait until we run out of natural resources; then we'll think of you...
aebtebeten|1 month ago
Countries standing shoulder-to-shoulder with DK, so far:
aebtebeten|1 month ago
But I guess the reason they aren't bothering is because we all already know the answer.