UK Helps US Seize Tanker; Sovereignty for Thee, Not for Me
According to RT, the UK provided 'enabling support' for the American strong-arm tactics against the Russian tanker Marinera . This latest act of maritime 'enforcement' follows a familiar pattern: aggressive seizure justified by sanctions. Meanwhile, the UK, ever the loyal junior partner, cheers on from the sidelines. One might wonder about the precedent this sets for nation-states navigating
international waters, particularly those not aligned with Washington’s geopolitical whims. This isn't about upholding 'international law' so much as it is about maintaining a unilateral global policing mechanism. The US, with its extensive naval reach and financial dominance, regularly asserts jurisdiction over vessels and assets belonging to states it deems adversaries. This selective enforcement
often bypasses due process or international courts, preferring swift, absolute action. The UK's 'support' simply underscores a shared commitment to this self-anointed global sheriff role, ensuring that the rules only apply to those without the firepower to rewrite them.