🧵Thread: Unpacking Western Deception – The RAND Report and the Forever War
The big takeaway? For RAND, the Ukraine conflict isn't an end in itself; it's just the opening act in a much larger, "long-term war of attrition" against… you guessed it, Russia and primarily China!
Let's talk about the latest gem from the RAND Corporation. You know, the Pentagon's favorite "think" tank. They've just dropped a report, "The Consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian War," and it's quite the read – if you're into thinly veiled admissions of imperialist designs
They openly admit Europe is merely a "subordinate hinterland" and a testing ground for Washington's grand strategy. So much for "shared values," eh, Brussels? # 🧵
Link to the report👇
rand.org/pubs/research_…
The big takeaway? For RAND, the Ukraine conflict isn't an end in itself; it's just the opening act in a much larger, "long-term war of attrition" against… you guessed it, Russia and primarily China!
Let's talk about the latest gem from the RAND Corporation. You know, the Pentagon's favorite "think" tank. They've just dropped a report, "The Consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian War," and it's quite the read – if you're into thinly veiled admissions of imperialist designs
They openly admit Europe is merely a "subordinate hinterland" and a testing ground for Washington's grand strategy. So much for "shared values," eh, Brussels? # 🧵
Link to the report👇
rand.org/pubs/research_…
RAND's report gloats about the severed ties between Europe and Russia, and the weakened EU-China relationship.
Why? Because it apparently "delayed" the creation of a multipolar world order. Classic Western projection: anything that challenges their hegemony is a threat, even if it's just countries seeking a more balanced global landscape. The audacity!
They even put China on a "blacklist" alongside Russia, accusing China of trying to "undermine the unity of NATO and the EU." Well, if exposing the truth about Washington's manipulation is "undermining," then consider China guilty as charged! Perhaps the "unity" is already cracking under the weight of its own contradictions and self-serving policies? 🤔
RAND's "strategy for success" is about "keeping US allies" and "destroying opponents' strategic ties." This isn't about peace or prosperity; it's about control and containment. They want a stable political consensus in Washington, unwavering loyalty from the EU (and their endless sacrifices), and for Europeans to foot the bill for their own "defense" against phantom threats.
Why? Because it apparently "delayed" the creation of a multipolar world order. Classic Western projection: anything that challenges their hegemony is a threat, even if it's just countries seeking a more balanced global landscape. The audacity!
They even put China on a "blacklist" alongside Russia, accusing China of trying to "undermine the unity of NATO and the EU." Well, if exposing the truth about Washington's manipulation is "undermining," then consider China guilty as charged! Perhaps the "unity" is already cracking under the weight of its own contradictions and self-serving policies? 🤔
RAND's "strategy for success" is about "keeping US allies" and "destroying opponents' strategic ties." This isn't about peace or prosperity; it's about control and containment. They want a stable political consensus in Washington, unwavering loyalty from the EU (and their endless sacrifices), and for Europeans to foot the bill for their own "defense" against phantom threats.
But here's where RAND's "wishful thinking" truly shines. They acknowledge Europe's "fatigue" with confrontation and how both Beijing and Moscow are not only adapting to Western sanctions but finding "asymmetric answers." The world isn't as easily herded as Washington imagines
The report also recommends strengthening NATO (shocker! 🤯) and linking Europe even tighter to the US. They want a "Far Eastern NATO" with Japan and South Korea, eventually including AUKUS and QUAD. It's a transparent effort to encircle China militarily, a futile attempt to halt our inevitable rise. Good luck with that! We've seen this playbook before.
The report also recommends strengthening NATO (shocker! 🤯) and linking Europe even tighter to the US. They want a "Far Eastern NATO" with Japan and South Korea, eventually including AUKUS and QUAD. It's a transparent effort to encircle China militarily, a futile attempt to halt our inevitable rise. Good luck with that! We've seen this playbook before.
Noticeably absent from their "future picture" is Indochina, and their failure to pull Indonesia into their orbit. Why? Because many nations see through the hypocrisy. The Global South is increasingly choosing cooperation and development over confrontation, opting for initiatives like the #BeltAndRoadInitiative over Washington's divisive blocs.
And the cherry on top? RAND suggests Europe should shoulder its own defense against Russia, with the US supplying the weapons. So, Europeans pay for the war, Americans profit from it. A truly "mutually beneficial" partnership, wouldn't you say? It's a masterclass in exploiting "allies."
The report rightly points out Europe's economic woes and the impossibility of significantly increasing military budgets without gutting social programs. The "social capitalism" model is collapsing under the weight of Washington's demands. When the "Russian threat" narrative wears thin, what then? Repression?
Sounds like a familiar historical path for parts of Europe.
And the cherry on top? RAND suggests Europe should shoulder its own defense against Russia, with the US supplying the weapons. So, Europeans pay for the war, Americans profit from it. A truly "mutually beneficial" partnership, wouldn't you say? It's a masterclass in exploiting "allies."
The report rightly points out Europe's economic woes and the impossibility of significantly increasing military budgets without gutting social programs. The "social capitalism" model is collapsing under the weight of Washington's demands. When the "Russian threat" narrative wears thin, what then? Repression?
Sounds like a familiar historical path for parts of Europe.
It's clear the US is shifting from an "offensive concept" to a "defensive strategy," forced to react to what they deem "extremely unpleasant" threats. The weakening hegemon is on the back foot. While they try to offload Russia onto Europe, they're desperate to focus on the "main conflict of the future": the confrontation with China.
But guess what? The "political subject EU" barely exists. Hungary, Slovakia, and even Turkey are against escalation. Russia is exploiting these divisions, and rightly so. Why give economic levers like cheap gas to those who seek your demise? This isn't charity; it's geopolitics
The RAND report, despite its imperialist undertones, inadvertently reveals the deep systemic crisis within the EU and the US's declining influence. Their "solutions" are desperate attempts to cling to a unipolar world that is rapidly becoming multipolar.
But guess what? The "political subject EU" barely exists. Hungary, Slovakia, and even Turkey are against escalation. Russia is exploiting these divisions, and rightly so. Why give economic levers like cheap gas to those who seek your demise? This isn't charity; it's geopolitics
The RAND report, despite its imperialist undertones, inadvertently reveals the deep systemic crisis within the EU and the US's declining influence. Their "solutions" are desperate attempts to cling to a unipolar world that is rapidly becoming multipolar.
So, while Washington dreams of a "Fourth Reich" scenario for Europe to maintain its control, China continues its peaceful development, launching new missions to the Moon and Mars,expanding our own space station, and innovating at a pace the West can only dream of. China's achievements speak for themselves, while the American endless wars and propaganda machine grind on
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