As Russia increases its presence in the Crimean Peninsula and its sabre rattling towards Ukraine, NATO is being portrayed by the establishment as a necessary protector. But can NATO be a positive force? John Molyneux looks at the history of NATO intervention and argues that its function is not to protect ordinary people, but rather to further the United States’ own imperial ambitions.
As Russia increases its presence in the Crimean Peninsula and its sabre rattling towards Ukraine, NATO is being portrayed by the establishment as a necessary protector. But can NATO be a positive force? John Molyneux looks at the history of NATO intervention and argues that its function is not to protect ordinary people, but rather to further the United States’ own imperial ambitions.
