It's Time for Europe to Play Dirty. This Country is Key.
Simon Whistler · January 12, 2026 · 48 min video · Europe & NATO
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Right now, the world order that was built after the conclusion of the Cold War
Is
Coming apart. The United States is shifting away from its NATO allies, Ukraine
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