Marsh
Disagreeable By Nature
I read an article in the paper today about Jacques Chirac's push to end the EU's arms embargo on China. Germany and France both support this measure. At the very same time, America is trying to pressure Taiwan to push a massive arms deal though their government. Thus, France and Germany seem to be looking to arm China, while America is arming Taiwan at the same time.
Also in the news is the American veto of a UN security council resolution to stop the current Israeli campaign in the Gaza strip. Aside from the traditional American foreign policy support for Israel, it seems like revenge for the way France and Russia vetoed the resolution that would have sanctioned the war in Iraq.
Is it just me or is a growing split developing in the West? Personally I am beginning to see one, specifically between Britain, Australia and North America on one hand, and the European Union on the other. What do you think?
Also in the news is the American veto of a UN security council resolution to stop the current Israeli campaign in the Gaza strip. Aside from the traditional American foreign policy support for Israel, it seems like revenge for the way France and Russia vetoed the resolution that would have sanctioned the war in Iraq.
Is it just me or is a growing split developing in the West? Personally I am beginning to see one, specifically between Britain, Australia and North America on one hand, and the European Union on the other. What do you think?