Benjamin D Lane
@slowtalking.bsky.social
Atlanticist facing painful choice.
Retired WHO.
Health Systems Governance/ Emergencies/Public Economics.
UVA/Geneva/Tulane/Graz
Novels: Pale Fire / Der Zauberberg
Retired WHO.
Health Systems Governance/ Emergencies/Public Economics.
UVA/Geneva/Tulane/Graz
Novels: Pale Fire / Der Zauberberg
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I remember having to explain to many people why Iranians were happy that the IRGC leaders were killed during the war with Israel. I hope we all know the reason now. We're dealing with a bloodthirsty terrorist organisation that doesn't stop at any red line or any limit.
January 17, 2026 at 11:57 PM
I remember having to explain to many people why Iranians were happy that the IRGC leaders were killed during the war with Israel. I hope we all know the reason now. We're dealing with a bloodthirsty terrorist organisation that doesn't stop at any red line or any limit.
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Trump a la même logique avec le Groenland que Poutine avec l'Ukraine.
Si l'Europe cède et les abandonne, ce sera la porte ouverte à d'autres annexions de territoires.
Voilà pourquoi nous devons être fermes et unis.
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Si l'Europe cède et les abandonne, ce sera la porte ouverte à d'autres annexions de territoires.
Voilà pourquoi nous devons être fermes et unis.
(1/4)
January 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Trump a la même logique avec le Groenland que Poutine avec l'Ukraine.
Si l'Europe cède et les abandonne, ce sera la porte ouverte à d'autres annexions de territoires.
Voilà pourquoi nous devons être fermes et unis.
(1/4)
Si l'Europe cède et les abandonne, ce sera la porte ouverte à d'autres annexions de territoires.
Voilà pourquoi nous devons être fermes et unis.
(1/4)
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It’s nice that a number of Republican electeds are standing up for America’s long-term alliances. But there’s only one way they can possibly save U.S. power and security: impeach and convict Trump, Vance, and the entire cabinet. If they do it soon they’ll even still hold the presidency.
January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It’s nice that a number of Republican electeds are standing up for America’s long-term alliances. But there’s only one way they can possibly save U.S. power and security: impeach and convict Trump, Vance, and the entire cabinet. If they do it soon they’ll even still hold the presidency.
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“don’t GIVE him what he wants just let him DO whatever he wants!” - half the Democratic Party and also the ghost of Neville Chamberlain, probably
January 16, 2026 at 7:25 PM
“don’t GIVE him what he wants just let him DO whatever he wants!” - half the Democratic Party and also the ghost of Neville Chamberlain, probably
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US discourses that frame Europe as in eternal decline that have been embedded in American culture since the mid-18th century have left America's elites unprepared for the potential strategic implications of European integration
January 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM
US discourses that frame Europe as in eternal decline that have been embedded in American culture since the mid-18th century have left America's elites unprepared for the potential strategic implications of European integration
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Do we get to call the price rises on European goods that Americans now face the Danegeld?
January 17, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Do we get to call the price rises on European goods that Americans now face the Danegeld?
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That's a good point.
What makes this statement by Emmanuel Macron so unprecedented is, for the first time, a leading European ally is equating Trump with Putin.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
January 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
That's a good point.
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Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson on President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs over Greenland: “We will not let ourselves be blackmailed… Sweden is now having intensive discussions with other EU countries, Norway and the United Kingdom for a coordinated response.”
January 17, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson on President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs over Greenland: “We will not let ourselves be blackmailed… Sweden is now having intensive discussions with other EU countries, Norway and the United Kingdom for a coordinated response.”
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Keir Starmer often takes 2-3 days to issue very mild criticism of US actions. This is both direct and issued fast.
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
NEW - Starmer says US "completely wrong" in threatening tariffs over Greenland
January 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Keir Starmer often takes 2-3 days to issue very mild criticism of US actions. This is both direct and issued fast.
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
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Trump’s made it clear - give the US Greenland or we’ll attempt to ruin your economy. No backing away from what seems like an act of war now.
January 17, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Trump’s made it clear - give the US Greenland or we’ll attempt to ruin your economy. No backing away from what seems like an act of war now.
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What Europe and Canada need to do, months later than they should have done, is decide how to deal with a US that's an adversary not an ally, that has a predatory approach to them, and that can't be negotiated with in good faith. It's encouraging that France, at least, seems to understand this.
January 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
What Europe and Canada need to do, months later than they should have done, is decide how to deal with a US that's an adversary not an ally, that has a predatory approach to them, and that can't be negotiated with in good faith. It's encouraging that France, at least, seems to understand this.
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My hot take on Trump's tariffs against European countries:
1: they constitute economic aggression in order to acquire territory. Europeans will remember this for decades to come. They mean very serious damage to the transatlantic bond on all time horizons.
My hot take on Trump's tariffs against European countries:
1: they constitute economic aggression in order to acquire territory. Europeans will remember this for decades to come. They mean very serious damage to the transatlantic bond on all time horizons.
January 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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My hot take on Trump's tariffs against European countries:
1: they constitute economic aggression in order to acquire territory. Europeans will remember this for decades to come. They mean very serious damage to the transatlantic bond on all time horizons.
My hot take on Trump's tariffs against European countries:
1: they constitute economic aggression in order to acquire territory. Europeans will remember this for decades to come. They mean very serious damage to the transatlantic bond on all time horizons.
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I take this back.
Trump was clearly deeply impressed by our 5 guys who went to Greenland as he’s now imposing tariffs on us
Trump was clearly deeply impressed by our 5 guys who went to Greenland as he’s now imposing tariffs on us
The Nordics are going all in on Greenland.
Norway sent two (2) guys and the Swedish guys are unarmed
Still, both are better than the non-existing contribution from Finland
Norway sent two (2) guys and the Swedish guys are unarmed
Still, both are better than the non-existing contribution from Finland
January 17, 2026 at 5:56 PM
I take this back.
Trump was clearly deeply impressed by our 5 guys who went to Greenland as he’s now imposing tariffs on us
Trump was clearly deeply impressed by our 5 guys who went to Greenland as he’s now imposing tariffs on us
djt putting the id in idiot again
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
djt putting the id in idiot again
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If you listen very carefully, you can hear Charles de Gaulle screaming I BLOODY TOLD YOU SO from some rural French cemetery.
January 17, 2026 at 5:59 PM
If you listen very carefully, you can hear Charles de Gaulle screaming I BLOODY TOLD YOU SO from some rural French cemetery.
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Honestly all Denmark needs to do is to withdraw all Ozempic exports to the US and Americans will finally revolt
January 17, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Honestly all Denmark needs to do is to withdraw all Ozempic exports to the US and Americans will finally revolt
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This is getting much more play in European media than US www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Protests in Greenland and Denmark as Trump repeats tariffs threat – Europe live
‘Hands off Greenland’ rallies have been organised in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense and Nuuk
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:17 PM
This is getting much more play in European media than US www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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I'm sure you don't need a reminder from me, but here it is: Many of the people you've seen in the previous videos were shot dead by the IRGC and the Islamic regime. In just a few days, this regime has slaughtered tens of thousands of unarmed civilians in the most brutal way imaginable.
January 17, 2026 at 1:46 PM
I'm sure you don't need a reminder from me, but here it is: Many of the people you've seen in the previous videos were shot dead by the IRGC and the Islamic regime. In just a few days, this regime has slaughtered tens of thousands of unarmed civilians in the most brutal way imaginable.
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Danes and Greenlanders out in force with excellent local snark showing solitary and anti-Trump/US sentiment
January 17, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Danes and Greenlanders out in force with excellent local snark showing solitary and anti-Trump/US sentiment
