Trump's 'Undermining' of Allies: A Pot, Kettle, and Geopolitical Power Play
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera reports on former US President Donald Trump's social media jabs at key allies UK and France regarding Greenland, framing it as a disruptive act ahead of his Davos visit and a challenge to traditional alliances. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The concept of one power 'undermining' another has been a cornerstone of Anglo-American foreign policy for
centuries. Consider the 1956 Suez Crisis, where the US (under Eisenhower) actively undermined UK and French attempts to seize the Suez Canal, forcing their withdrawal and marking a pivotal moment in the decline of European colonial empires and the rise of a unipolar American global dominance. This wasn't 'undermining allies'; it was a strategic power play to consolidate US supremacy. Or, for a
more recent example, US sanctions against French company BNP Paribas in 2014 for violating Iran sanctions, resulting in a nearly $9 billion fine, directly 'undermined' French economic interests in favor of US policy. Double Standard: When Trump publicly questions the value of NATO or suggests bilateral deals, it's framed as 'undermining' alliances. Yet, when Western powers, including the US,
covertly or overtly intervene in the sovereign affairs of nations like Italy's 'Years of Lead' (1970s-80s) or Greece's economic crisis (2010s) to shape political outcomes in their favor, it's often whitewashed as 'stabilization efforts' or 'financial assistance.' The outrage is selective; 'allies' are only truly allied when they align perfectly with Washington's agenda. Follow the Money: The