LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, The article on “Democracy, et cetera” in the September 'Labour Affairs' helps to put Fascism in its historical context. In political discourse today it is treated as a transcendental source of evil that can be related to any situation irrespective of time and place and therefore becomes a meaningless … Continue reading Democracy et cetera
European Union
How Europe is descending into war
Eamon Dyas Small states of the European Union are in a peculiar postion. The large more powerful states relate to the world differently and their interests manifest different priorities. That was not a problem for the EU when the more powerful states were tied to Russia through their manufacturing activities’ reliance on cheap energy. However, that … Continue reading How Europe is descending into war
The pursuit of European unity through war
Eamon Dyas I think John Mearsheimer's question as to why the politicians of European countries appear to have lost the ability to think strategically and logically when it comes to Russia has to be seen in the context of the EU. With the systematic attempt to erode the idea of separate national interests and subsume … Continue reading The pursuit of European unity through war
Is the EU already showing signs of disintegration?
Eamon Dyas Germany began sacrificing its future prosperity in 2008 when it was convinced by the EU Commission to agree to the Commission's proposal to "unbundle" its energy sector - a move that effectively ceded national control over its energy sector and one which the Commission went on to use (via its trade competencies under … Continue reading Is the EU already showing signs of disintegration?
Davos – You’re All Fired
Editorial Donald Trump has little use for NATO, and even less for Europe’s political leaders. He is openly hostile toward European leaders, many of whom—almost without exception—did what they could to prevent his election as President. During his campaign, Trump made ending the war in Ukraine a central objective. European leaders, in contrast, have elevated … Continue reading Davos – You’re All Fired
Targeting the Russian “Shadow Fleet” in the Channel
by Eamon Dyas The use of the English Channel by foreign vessels could become a difficult one for Russian vessels. The Channel does not consist of international waters through its entire length. Such waters cease at the Dover Strait where the 12 mile territorial waters of the U.K. and France embraces its entire width. While … Continue reading Targeting the Russian “Shadow Fleet” in the Channel
Arbitrary Rules Sanction Jacques Baud
If people haven’t noticed a tendency to shut down voices that challenge the official narrative whether it be on the situation in Gaza or Ukraine they must be hiding under the sheets. Whether you agree with these voices or not it’s surely a condition of a healthy public discourse that such voices are allowed to … Continue reading Arbitrary Rules Sanction Jacques Baud
Should Europe Rearm?
Recent Letter and Speech on the War in Ukraine. Lord Robert Skidelsky Note: I’m posting two items today. The first is a letter I co-signed with others, which was submitted to The Guardian on the 15th of November. This was in response to an article on the same day by Pjotr Sauer and Shaun Walker attacking Russia’s anglophobia. … Continue reading Should Europe Rearm?
Podcast with Philip O’Connor
Workers Party podcast with Philip O’Connor Hosted by Dr Michael Scott (ex-BA officer), together with former UK Ambassador to Syria, Peter Ford. The podcast was made at the end of May, before the latest shenanigans in Brussels/Strasburg especially the Martin conflict with his "allies" and Kallas's attack on Ireland. No2Nato EP33 | The EU and … Continue reading Podcast with Philip O’Connor
The Power of the European Commission
Ukraine and supply of Russian gas to Europe - part five. How the European Commission came to assume power over Europe’s foreign policy Eamon Dyas On 17 June 2025, The Guardian reported that the European Commission had unveiled plans to ban all gas imports from Russia by January 2028. The plans represent an unprecedented expansion … Continue reading The Power of the European Commission
EU Interference in Ukraine War
Eamon Dyas If Zelensky does go through the pretence of talks with Russia it won’t be in good faith. There will be proposals - as there always have been from Kiev - that everyone knows will not be acceptable to Russia. As far as I see it nobody, including Trump, Russia and the European war … Continue reading EU Interference in Ukraine War
British Foreign Policy : the Domination of Europe
Labour Affairs Group Why is Jonathan Powell attending peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine? Moscow has barred Western European leaders from participating in the negotiations, accusing them of a biased approach to the conflict and trying to prolong the fighting. Nevertheless, the UK is reportedly sending Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s security adviser, Jonathan Powell, to … Continue reading British Foreign Policy : the Domination of Europe
