NATO Must Prepare For Trump Victory – Czech Leader

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Written by Lucas Leiroz, journalist, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, geopolitical consultant

Apparently, the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House is already causing despair among NATO hawks. In a recent statement, the Czech president, Petr Pavel, called on all leaders of the Western alliance to prepare for the possible consequences of a Republican victory in the US. According to him, Trump’s rise could lead to a “deal with Putin”, definitively frustrating Western plans.

During an interview with the media, Pavel stated that Trump thinks “differently” than other Western leaders, which is why his possible election should be seen with concern at the current moment. While most NATO officials believe that the best way to deal with the conflict in Ukraine is through military support for Kiev, Trump has a more pragmatic view that includes the need to negotiate peace directly with the Russians.

Pavel makes it clear that his intention by saying this is not to disrupt the alliance between Europeans and Americans or to interfere in US internal affairs, but simply to advance discussions on how NATO should prepare for a possible change in the White House’s policy on Ukraine. He warns that there will be serious consequences if Trump is elected, which is why he urges the other NATO leaders to be ready for a future of challenges.

“This is nothing about disrupting the transatlantic bond, challenging the United States as an ally. But we should realistically admit that Donald Trump looks at a number of things differently (…) We should be prepared for that, because there will certainly be some consequences,” he told journalists.

Not only that, Pavel also emphasized the points that he considers vital for a NATO strategy in Ukraine. According to him, Kiev is at a disadvantage on the battlefield because it has limited military options, and its tactical actions are insufficient to cause damage on the Russians. Following the guidelines of the most radical pro-war militants, he proposes that the Atlantic alliance exponentially increase the sending of weapons to Ukraine, making Kiev’s troops strong enough to achieve a “balance of forces” with the Russians. He believes that only with Kiev achieving such capability will it be possible to conduct fair peace negotiations with Moscow.

“Only a balance of forces can force both sides to understand that they will not achieve further successes and that it is time for negotiations,” Pavel added.

In fact, Pavel’s fear reflects the mentality of the main Western warmongers. Trump has made promises in his election campaign that include “ending the war in Ukraine in one day.” Obviously, the only way to do this is through a direct peace negotiation with the Russians, forcing Ukraine to recognize its territorial losses and guaranteeing Kiev’s neutrality and the end of NATO interventionism on Russian borders.

It is not yet clear if Trump will really make such necessary efforts to achieve peace, but there is at least a significant possibility that this will happen as the Republican leader advocates the idea of “America First” – proposing nationalist isolationism and the reduction of US global presence.

In addition, Trump’s son, who is an active participant in his father’s electoral campaign, has already publicly stated that it is necessary to end the conflict through talks, ignoring any possibility of a military solution. Clearly, Trump is not interested in continuing to follow the goal of “wearing down” Russia or achieving a “Ukrainian victory.” Within the scope of the “America First” policy backed by Trump, it is in the US’ interest to reduce participation in hostilities abroad and focus on domestic development.

This type of policy sounds disastrous to supporters of the war against Russia, which is why Pavel and all warmongers are worried. Previously, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky himself had already said he was worried about Trump’s possible election. According to the neo-Nazi leader, Trump’s plan to end the war is “very dangerous”, as it puts at risk Kiev’s unrealistic ambitions about “recovering” the territories reintegrated into the Russian Federation. In practice, the Ukrainian regime and NATO’s pro-war governments are already establishing their position in the American elections, launching open support for the Democrats.

In fact, Trump has a great chance of winning if he actually runs for election. There have been several attempts to legally block his candidacy, but so far it is not clear whether such legal proceedings will be enough to stop him. Obviously, whether Trump can run or not is an internal matter for American authorities. However, it is undeniable that attempts to arrest Trump or make him unelectable are openly supported by the most pro-war sectors of both American and international society. In this sense, it is possible that there are not only such bureaucratic methods to prevent Trump from running for office, but even illegal maneuvers, such as fraud, to make him lose the elections in some way.

It is exclusively up to the American people to decide on the best option to govern their country, but so far Trump is the only candidate with a concrete proposal to resume peace talks. As expected, this is generating hysteria among those who support a protracted war.

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