Europe's 'Entrapment' by US Gas: Not an Accident, but a Feature of Imperial Policy
📰 THE STORY: Politico, as reported by RT, highlights Europe's increasing reliance on US LNG, framing it as an 'entrapment' and noting it comes despite deteriorating ties with Washington. The implicit narrative suggests an unfortunate, almost accidental, economic bind. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'entrapment' isn't new. In the 1980s, the US fiercely opposed the Soviet
gas pipeline to Western Europe, pressuring allies like Germany. Fast forward to 2011-2022, the Nord Stream 2 pipeline was aggressively lobbied against by the US, culminating in its sabotage in September 2022. This wasn't just about 'Russian aggression'; it was about gutting European energy autonomy and cementing US energy dominance. The current reliance is a direct consequence of these
long-standing, active US policies to control European energy markets. Double Standard: When sovereign nations like Iran or Venezuela choose energy partners outside the US orbit, they face crushing sanctions, accusations of supporting 'terrorism,' and even threats of regime change. Yet, when the EU is effectively forced into dependence on US energy at inflated prices, it's framed as an economic
'entrapment' rather than a political subjugation. There's no talk of 'democracy promotion' here, just market dynamics, which conveniently align with US strategic interests. Follow the Money: The immediate beneficiaries are US LNG producers and shipping companies, who have seen record profits. Beyond that, the broader US geopolitical agenda profits from a European continent financially and