Professor Michael Clarke: Historic betrayal, 20% of Ukraine lost, 100% of West's credibility lost, West & Int. Law both dead. New imperialist autocrats Trump, Putin& Xi.
Michael Clarke: Zelenskyy had no idea how PREDATORY Trump would be vis-a-vis the “rare earth” minerals he thought they would insure security but instead they inspired extortion.
Michael Clarke: Putin thinks it is a dream come true that Trump will let him get away with doing what he wants. Europe must become capable of a MUCH more vigorous defense ASAP!
Michael Clarke: Putin is expansionist & on a roll and might be tempted. America provides all logistics for NATO so Europe is behind in filling in what’s lacking if the U.S. left Europe.
Michael Clarke: Will Putin cede occupied land? No & they even want land they have not conquered AND a puppet regime PLUS other insane requests Ukraine could NEVER agree to.
Michael Clarke: Putin fears what Europe is & wants weak puppet states as a buffer between Russia & Europe. Putin miscalculated & now has more NATO. Nuclear deterrence can expand.