RebelAs Russia increases its presence in the Crimean Peninsula and its sabre rattling towards Ukraine, NATO is being portrayed by the establishment as a necessary protector. 

John Molyneux 

But can NATO be a positive force? John Molyneux looks at the history of NATO intervention and argues that its function is not to protect ordinary people, but rather to further the United States’ own imperial ambitions.

When the Polish-German socialist, Rosa Luxemburg, was denouncing the First World War she pointed out that the German press was full of attacks on the crimes of Russian and British imperialism but silent about Germany’s own imperialist deeds and aspirations. Similarly the British press of the time condemned German militarism and aggression but said nothing about Russia (Britain’s ally) or British massacres and conquests i.e. the imperialist powers told the truth about their opponents but lied about themselves.

Imperialism has never just been about the oppressive relationship between powerful countries and their victims (indigenous peoples, small countries etc) but also always about conflict between rival imperial powers. For example Britain gained decisive control over Canada, North America and India in the Seven Years War against France in 1756-63.

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Ukraine ✑ Would NATO Help?

RebelAs Russia increases its presence in the Crimean Peninsula and its sabre rattling towards Ukraine, NATO is being portrayed by the establishment as a necessary protector. 

John Molyneux 

But can NATO be a positive force? John Molyneux looks at the history of NATO intervention and argues that its function is not to protect ordinary people, but rather to further the United States’ own imperial ambitions.

When the Polish-German socialist, Rosa Luxemburg, was denouncing the First World War she pointed out that the German press was full of attacks on the crimes of Russian and British imperialism but silent about Germany’s own imperialist deeds and aspirations. Similarly the British press of the time condemned German militarism and aggression but said nothing about Russia (Britain’s ally) or British massacres and conquests i.e. the imperialist powers told the truth about their opponents but lied about themselves.

Imperialism has never just been about the oppressive relationship between powerful countries and their victims (indigenous peoples, small countries etc) but also always about conflict between rival imperial powers. For example Britain gained decisive control over Canada, North America and India in the Seven Years War against France in 1756-63.

Continue reading @ Rebel.

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