Per Nielsen
@perwagner.bsky.social
Economist and data scientist. Find my substack here: https://perwagner.substack.com
The only sure way to have peace is surrender. Lets not do that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpVvgNs8tqI
The only sure way to have peace is surrender. Lets not do that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpVvgNs8tqI
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Czech banks are closing accounts and denying services to small arms manufacturers and related individuals because their business involves supplying weapons to Ukraine. Even relative say their personal accounts were shut, and some firms struggled to open accounts for pro‑Ukraine charities.
January 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Czech banks are closing accounts and denying services to small arms manufacturers and related individuals because their business involves supplying weapons to Ukraine. Even relative say their personal accounts were shut, and some firms struggled to open accounts for pro‑Ukraine charities.
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Tankevækkende passus i @anderspucknielsen.dk's seneste nyhedsbrev (Logic of War).
Donald Trumps nærmest blinde tillid til Vladimir Putin sår ikke kun tvivl om de sikkerhedsgarantier, Ukraine måtte få af USA ifm. en våbenhvile. Den er også hamrende ildevarslende for os i Nato:
Donald Trumps nærmest blinde tillid til Vladimir Putin sår ikke kun tvivl om de sikkerhedsgarantier, Ukraine måtte få af USA ifm. en våbenhvile. Den er også hamrende ildevarslende for os i Nato:
January 1, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Tankevækkende passus i @anderspucknielsen.dk's seneste nyhedsbrev (Logic of War).
Donald Trumps nærmest blinde tillid til Vladimir Putin sår ikke kun tvivl om de sikkerhedsgarantier, Ukraine måtte få af USA ifm. en våbenhvile. Den er også hamrende ildevarslende for os i Nato:
Donald Trumps nærmest blinde tillid til Vladimir Putin sår ikke kun tvivl om de sikkerhedsgarantier, Ukraine måtte få af USA ifm. en våbenhvile. Den er også hamrende ildevarslende for os i Nato:
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Before returning to hibernation, I want to share one of the most fascinating chats I had last year.
The great political theorist Ivan Krastev on why Europe feels disoriented, and how speed, psychology and habit matter as much as power in this moment.
The great political theorist Ivan Krastev on why Europe feels disoriented, and how speed, psychology and habit matter as much as power in this moment.
Open Questions | Political scientist Ivan Krastev on European vertigo in a post-American world
While melancholy Europe frets that the US and China will shape the future, middle powers are jostling for a place at the big table.
www.scmp.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Before returning to hibernation, I want to share one of the most fascinating chats I had last year.
The great political theorist Ivan Krastev on why Europe feels disoriented, and how speed, psychology and habit matter as much as power in this moment.
The great political theorist Ivan Krastev on why Europe feels disoriented, and how speed, psychology and habit matter as much as power in this moment.
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This is my most viral tweet of 2025. It was retweeted 2,600 times and was shown to EU heads of state at a summit in Brussels a few weeks after I put it out. My wish for 2026 is for the EU to start acting like it talks. Only then will it be taken seriously.
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/the-eu-wal...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
This is my most viral tweet of 2025. It was retweeted 2,600 times and was shown to EU heads of state at a summit in Brussels a few weeks after I put it out. My wish for 2026 is for the EU to start acting like it talks. Only then will it be taken seriously.
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/the-eu-wal...
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/the-eu-wal...
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This @nytimes.com account of the Trump administration's chaotic & disastrous Ukraine policy is great journalism; but for European readers, it shd end any lingering idea that we cd rely on the US if Russia attacked us: no-one around Trump cares about European security. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Separation: Inside the Unraveling U.S.-Ukraine Partnership (Gift Article)
As President Trump sought a peace deal and Vladimir V. Putin sought victory, factions in the White House and Pentagon bled the Ukrainian war effort.
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This @nytimes.com account of the Trump administration's chaotic & disastrous Ukraine policy is great journalism; but for European readers, it shd end any lingering idea that we cd rely on the US if Russia attacked us: no-one around Trump cares about European security. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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It's the end of the year - an annus horribilis for Europe.
It should be a moment of reflection on the root causes of the humiliation this continent had to endure at the hands of Donald Trump this year.
And it's time to reimagine what Europe can be.
It should be a moment of reflection on the root causes of the humiliation this continent had to endure at the hands of Donald Trump this year.
And it's time to reimagine what Europe can be.
Europe's choice in 2026: join, or die
As we start the new year, Europeans face a crucial decision. Will they allow themselves to be dictated to by Washington and Moscow, or will they unite to achieve independence?
davekeating.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:35 AM
It's the end of the year - an annus horribilis for Europe.
It should be a moment of reflection on the root causes of the humiliation this continent had to endure at the hands of Donald Trump this year.
And it's time to reimagine what Europe can be.
It should be a moment of reflection on the root causes of the humiliation this continent had to endure at the hands of Donald Trump this year.
And it's time to reimagine what Europe can be.
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Politiken mener, at Ruslands anklage om, at ukrainerne angreb Putins residens, er "en potentiel bombe under fredsprocessen". Men det er den jo ikke. For det har været givet, at Rusland ville sige nej til fredsudspillet. Blot var russernes konkrete bortforklaring ukendt på forhånd.
December 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Politiken mener, at Ruslands anklage om, at ukrainerne angreb Putins residens, er "en potentiel bombe under fredsprocessen". Men det er den jo ikke. For det har været givet, at Rusland ville sige nej til fredsudspillet. Blot var russernes konkrete bortforklaring ukendt på forhånd.
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The outrageous sanctioning of EU lawmakers and citizens in order to pressure democratically-elected European governments to change their laws shows just how intent the US government is on controlling Europeans' lives.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.
The US can destroy a European's life with the swipe of a pen
This week's US sanctions against European lawmakers and privacy activists is a major escalation. And it shows the dangers of Europe relying on American economic infrastructure.
open.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:09 AM
The outrageous sanctioning of EU lawmakers and citizens in order to pressure democratically-elected European governments to change their laws shows just how intent the US government is on controlling Europeans' lives.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.
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1.) The "attack on Putin's residence" is most likely a Russian propaganda lie.
2.) As the commander of Russia's war of aggression, Putin would be a legitimate target under international law.
2.) As the commander of Russia's war of aggression, Putin would be a legitimate target under international law.
December 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
1.) The "attack on Putin's residence" is most likely a Russian propaganda lie.
2.) As the commander of Russia's war of aggression, Putin would be a legitimate target under international law.
2.) As the commander of Russia's war of aggression, Putin would be a legitimate target under international law.
Where were the international condemnations of all the actual attempts by Putin to kill Zelenskyy?
December 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Where were the international condemnations of all the actual attempts by Putin to kill Zelenskyy?
These "peace negotiations" are the most extreme example of "the emperor's new clothes" that I can think of.
December 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
These "peace negotiations" are the most extreme example of "the emperor's new clothes" that I can think of.
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Sauron wants to see Frodo succeed.
Trump: "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed. It sounds a little strange but President Putin was very generous in his feeling toward Ukraine succeeding, including supplying energy, electricity and other things at very low prices."
December 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Sauron wants to see Frodo succeed.
I can't imagine being more discusted by anyone more than I am by Donald Trump and his ilk.
December 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I can't imagine being more discusted by anyone more than I am by Donald Trump and his ilk.
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The EU and Member States should treat the Heritage Foundation as an extension of a hostile authoritarian government and restrict access to funding and MPs or even ban them right away.
The conservative think tank behind Donald Trump’s Project 2025 roadmap is looking for new friends across the Atlantic.
On the agenda: pro-natalism, freedom of expression and opposing trans rights.
🔗 politi.co/3XipQST
(First published in November.)
On the agenda: pro-natalism, freedom of expression and opposing trans rights.
🔗 politi.co/3XipQST
(First published in November.)
December 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The EU and Member States should treat the Heritage Foundation as an extension of a hostile authoritarian government and restrict access to funding and MPs or even ban them right away.
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Swedish New Year Resolution: Kalmar Union by 2028
Another feature article investigating the merits of a Nordic Union, potential forms of governance, and challenges.
And yes, in the presented scenario of unifying to deter a looming Russian invasion, Jens Stoltenberg is the Federal Chancellor.
Another feature article investigating the merits of a Nordic Union, potential forms of governance, and challenges.
And yes, in the presented scenario of unifying to deter a looming Russian invasion, Jens Stoltenberg is the Federal Chancellor.
2028-scenariot: Nordisk stat inväntar rysk attack
Allt fler talar om ett enat Norden. Men hur skulle en nordisk förbundsstat se ut? Monarki eller republik? Stormakt eller lilleputt? SvD utforskar en gammal tankelek som tycks bli allt mer verklig.
www.svd.se
December 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Swedish New Year Resolution: Kalmar Union by 2028
Another feature article investigating the merits of a Nordic Union, potential forms of governance, and challenges.
And yes, in the presented scenario of unifying to deter a looming Russian invasion, Jens Stoltenberg is the Federal Chancellor.
Another feature article investigating the merits of a Nordic Union, potential forms of governance, and challenges.
And yes, in the presented scenario of unifying to deter a looming Russian invasion, Jens Stoltenberg is the Federal Chancellor.
If Russia is defeated... Then there are no need for security guarantees.
a man in a leather jacket is looking up with the words `` big brain '' written on his forehead .
ALT: a man in a leather jacket is looking up with the words `` big brain '' written on his forehead .
media.tenor.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
If Russia is defeated... Then there are no need for security guarantees.
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This is, of course, nonsense; the problem is simply that when some people talk about the United States and say “no other country’s leader does this“, they are still thinking of other countries like France not Turkmenistan.
December 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This is, of course, nonsense; the problem is simply that when some people talk about the United States and say “no other country’s leader does this“, they are still thinking of other countries like France not Turkmenistan.
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It’s interesting how the risk awareness that dependence on US systems - be it in digital services, defence, or payment methods - has been internalised fairly quickly in Europe.
National Bank of Sweden chief says Sweden is too dependent on MasterCard and Visa and needs non-American alternatives
National Bank of Sweden chief says Sweden is too dependent on MasterCard and Visa and needs non-American alternatives
Riksbankschef Erik Thedéen: Sverige för beroende av amerikanska kreditkortsföretag - Ekot
Riksbankschef Erik Thedéen anser att Sveriges betalsystem är för beroende av amerikanska kreditkortsföretag som Mastercard och Visa.I nuläget tycker Erik ...
www.sverigesradio.se
December 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It’s interesting how the risk awareness that dependence on US systems - be it in digital services, defence, or payment methods - has been internalised fairly quickly in Europe.
National Bank of Sweden chief says Sweden is too dependent on MasterCard and Visa and needs non-American alternatives
National Bank of Sweden chief says Sweden is too dependent on MasterCard and Visa and needs non-American alternatives
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Hoop dat het nieuwe kabinet hier wat aan doet. Schoof1 heeft onze reputatie verwoest
The EU's biggest failing is that it sends mixed messages to autocrats in Russia and China. On one hand, it condemns the invasion of Ukraine. On the other, key EU countries - here's the Netherlands - fall over themselves transshipping to Russia. Do better...
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/how-does-t...
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/how-does-t...
December 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Hoop dat het nieuwe kabinet hier wat aan doet. Schoof1 heeft onze reputatie verwoest
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And this is apparently our most important ally?
USA is a bigger threat to our sovereignty than Russia. The Russian threat is easy to see and understand, but we have a real hard time understanding that the US is not our friend, but rather our vassal rulers.
And this is apparently our most important ally?
USA is a bigger threat to our sovereignty than Russia. The Russian threat is easy to see and understand, but we have a real hard time understanding that the US is not our friend, but rather our vassal rulers.
CBS News on Instagram: "“I don’t think that the European Union gets to determine what international law is,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Wednesday when asked about the legality of...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio explains the country's defense strategy against organized crime and narco-terrorism in the Americas, emphasizing the importance of protecting national security and so...
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December 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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And this is apparently our most important ally?
USA is a bigger threat to our sovereignty than Russia. The Russian threat is easy to see and understand, but we have a real hard time understanding that the US is not our friend, but rather our vassal rulers.
And this is apparently our most important ally?
USA is a bigger threat to our sovereignty than Russia. The Russian threat is easy to see and understand, but we have a real hard time understanding that the US is not our friend, but rather our vassal rulers.
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The outrageous sanctioning of EU lawmakers and citizens in order to pressure democratically-elected European governments to change their laws shows just how intent the US government is on controlling Europeans' lives.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.
The US can destroy a European's life with the swipe of a pen
This week's US sanctions against European lawmakers and privacy activists is a major escalation. And it shows the dangers of Europe relying on American economic infrastructure.
davekeating.substack.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The outrageous sanctioning of EU lawmakers and citizens in order to pressure democratically-elected European governments to change their laws shows just how intent the US government is on controlling Europeans' lives.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.