NATO Chief Meets Trump to Discuss Ukraine Aid, Skip Gaza Talk
According to the New York Times, the NATO chief and Donald Trump—a man who once called NATO 'obsolete'—are slated to discuss aid for Ukraine. This high-level consultation is framed as a critical moment for European security, yet nary a peep about the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. It appears some geopolitical issues are more 'discussable' than others, especially when they don't involve
criticizing allies who receive billions in U.S. aid, irrespective of their actions. While Western leaders fret over Ukraine's borders, they seem to possess an impressive capacity for selective amnesia regarding Israel's use of U.S.-supplied weaponry in Gaza. One might wonder if the conversation will include the other ongoing 'conflict' where civilians are starving, or if that topic is strictly
reserved for solemn pronouncements and 'deep concern' after the fact. How many 'rules-based international orders' does a region get before the rules actually apply to everyone?