MADRID - Donald Trump is threatening Spain with a break in trade relations for refusing to allow the United States to use its military bases. Ireland and Norway have also taken positions that contrast sharply with the prevailing subservience in Brussels. The Trump camp never seems to be satisfied. Despite the fact that most European countries and Commission leaders are groveling and accepting of the US and Israeli war aims in Iran, Lindsey Graham believes the G7 is weakening.

„Pathetic“, „softened“, „pathetic“... the Republican Senator doesn't have words sharp enough: „Western Europe has sunk very low... you have lost the zeal to confront evil.“ In addition to reviving the neoconservative rhetoric popular during the George W. Bush presidency, the senator offers barely veiled support for Eastern European countries. This charts a new geography for future alliances. In the East, the high achievers. In the west and south, those who barely merit a passing grade, or even those who fall short. All this with a few nuances. At the top of the list is Romania.

Its logistics centre, located at the Mihail-Kogalniceanu military base, enables the take-off of aircraft used in the conflict. The country also hosts a missile defence shield that was specifically deployed to deter Iran. Special mention should also be made of Portugal, whose national sovereignty has been violated and is waging a war without a legal basis. The United States has therefore resorted to a facility located on the island of Terceira...

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