France, Italy and Spain withdraw from Operation Prosperity Guardian, refusing to put their warships under U.S. command.

 

I hope US policymakers and defense officials are paying attention. These countries all knew what this was about. Putting together a coalition to stop Houthi piracy. Did these small navies (looking at you France) believe that they would lead the armada? Apparently cause this makes no sense. But look at the bigger picture. If they won't put their ships under our command to fight some piss ant pirates what would they do against China? The partnership idea is dead. NATO is fucking useless. All NATO does is drain funds, add bureaucracy and helps convince Europe that they don't have to defend themselves. Stop the insanity. Stop the idiocy. They won't help against the Houthis and they damn sure won't help against China. Deal with it. Accept the reality and plan accordingly.

France, Italy and Spain withdraw from Operation Prosperity Guardian, refusing to put their warships under U.S. command. pic.twitter.com/LvYfi0N87l

— Clash Report (@clashreport) December 23, 2023