Europe is looking for a way out of the economic doldrums and desires to shore up the safety of its nations. Atlantic Sentinel reports that a potential “new Atlantic order” is on the horizon, as Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy are meeting with Russia’s Medvedev to discuss an alliance. No final decisions are expected to be reached through the two-day meeting at the Normandy resort of Deauville, as German Chancellor Merkel and French President Sarkozy do not want to be seen as bypassing the European Union.
Merkel and Sarkozy negotiating after-Cold War detente with Russia
Merkel and Sarkozy recognize that Russia is on edge over NATO’s expansion into Central Europe. They want to work together to help the alliance with Europe changing so much, which is what their talk with Russian President Medvedev will focus on. Merkel states, “We will discuss whether it is possible for Russia and NATO to cooperate better because the era of the Cold War is surely over.” The plan Sarkozy has is for making Russia an ally. Getting an enemy is a bad idea. An economic partnership would be really good for Russia and Europe. The European Union would have Russia a little closer with this.
G20 exploring the monetary regulation
The global monetary collapse has led Merkel and Sarkozy to push one thing. More monetary legislation is the answer. They have discussed having a permanent financial watchdog. This would be for the European Union. Recent struggles with China over the communist nation’s fortuitous currency manipulation have emboldened Merkel and Sarkozy’s efforts. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has argued before the European Union the European alliance ought to not buy into what exactly are largely American says that the yuan should be allowed to easily appreciate.
U.S. attempting to be there as well
The United States’ response to Merkel and Sarkozy cozying up to Medvedev has been negative. As the Obama administration hasn’t allotted may resources to pursuing stronger ties with Europe of late, there is fear that a Germany-France-Russia alliance could leave America in the dust. The U.S. has asked the G20 conference be where further discussion takes place. Considering that Russia’s relations with the United States have been less than favorable due to United States sanctions against Iran, the odds appear stacked against Obama and business.
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Atlantic Sentinel
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