Learn From Imperialist Mistakes—Take the Path of Diplomacy, Not War

As noted by British historian and pro-imperialist David Starkey, the world of the so-called ‘Rules-Based International System’ has completely shattered.

As usual, however, the British Empire continues to use divide and conquer tactics to prevent the overall trend towards a transition away from zero-sum geopolitics, to a new security and development architecture, premised upon the mutual benefit of all nations. William Matthews, a senior research fellow at the infamous Chatham House based in London, frantically called for Europe to “demonstrate that they can adopt to a world of great power politics before Washington and Moscow force a Ukraine peace deal.” Europe, Matthews suggests, should engage with China in order to prevent the United States and Russia from negotiating peace.

Anyone that faces the implications of what has happened in the world in the last 40 days knows that the rules-based order is over. Russia and China are closer to each other than ever before in their history, and have declared a “no limits” partnership since their historic joint statement issued on Feb. 4, 2022. The “Three Stooges”of Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have tried to scuttle U.S. efforts to reengage with Russia, which ended horribly with last Friday’s viral dust-up between President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, and once-President Zelenskyy.

Now, according to The Times of London, “There is a prospect of a ‘deal in the desert,’ as it is already being billed in Whitehall, with Ukraine and the U.S. on a potential ceasefire deal. That could be followed in short order by a joint trip to the White House by Zelenskyy, Starmer and President Macron of France. While there are no plans for the trip next week, the prime minister is ready to go at a moment’s notice.”

For the sake of their own nations, the Three Stooges should stay home. Someone—probably not them—should actually pay attention to the needs of their people suffering from high energy costs, inflation, and austerity. The true interest of Europe, the United States, and all nations is a collective security framework in which no country enhances their security at the expense of another. It is in the interest of these countries, for example, to end the genocide in Southwest Asia, and work with the Arab countries to fully implement Lyndon LaRouche’s Oasis Plan for nuclear-powered desalination and water-management systems which would end the desertification of the region. Will we take the road less traveled?

Speakers: Harley Schlanger and Mike Robinson