How deep will Europe sink into war

How deep will Europe sink into war Europe is once again embroiled in a conflict it did not initiate, reminiscent of the war in Ukraine, with businesses and consumers preoccupied by rising energy prices. The continent’s heavy reliance on a few energy suppliers exacerbates its vulnerability to global geopolitical events. The article suggests that military actions in Iran, intended as a distraction, may actually prolong the war in Ukraine and benefit Russia’s economy, while also questioning the courage of European leaders, noting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s refusal to grant US military access to Spanish bases as a notable exception.

• Europe is facing a new conflict that it did not desire or orchestrate, similar to the war in Ukraine.
• Businesses and consumers are concerned about the prices of Brent crude oil and natural gas, as well as gasoline, heating oil, gas, and electricity.
• The European economy is once again a pawn in global geopolitics, with the public potentially bearing the cost of conflicts initiated by others.
• Europe demonstrates extreme dependence on a few energy suppliers, which are vulnerable to direct attacks or disruptions.
• The conflict in Iran is seen as prolonging and worsening the situation for Ukraine, as military equipment sent to Iran is unavailable for Ukraine.
• The global rise in energy prices due to this conflict primarily benefits Russia.
• Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is highlighted as an exception among European leaders for refusing the US military access to Spanish bases, an action deemed contrary to international law.
• The article critiques a ‘sleepwalking divided Europe’ potentially heading towards a new war.