politics
April 3, 2026
Whose side is Europe on in the battle for global security?
In the battle between global security and the instability promoted by bad actors, our European “allies” do not seem to simply be standing on the sidelines. When push comes to shove, they are, regardless of their intentions, siding with those bad actors.
TL;DR
- European allies, specifically France, are reportedly opposing a UN resolution to use force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, siding with Russia and China.
- The resolution, initially pushed by Iran's Arab neighbors, was watered down, but France's opposition is seen as undermining efforts against Iran.
- Europe is criticized for demanding the opening of straits while preventing US military action and refusing to commit its own forces.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is cited as an example, boasting about the UK's non-contribution to efforts against Iran while acknowledging Iran's terrorist threats.
- Europe is accused of funding Russia's war in Ukraine by remaining reliant on Russian energy and refusing to address the issue meaningfully.
- The article asserts that Europe prioritizes comfort and avoids difficult decisions, thus enabling Russian and Iranian aggression.
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