If Europe wants American troops to leave Europe, escalating against America is the right choice. If Europe wants to keep American troops in Europe, we need to find a strategic balance with America. Agree on new burden sharing, from military to trade affairs.

If Europe would show middle finger to America, then America would show middle finger to Europe. Europe is existentially dependent on American military to prevent Russian invasion of NATO territory.

#TaiwanCanHelp? #TaiwanIsHelping! As a part of our @europeanvalues.bsky.social's ongoing work on the development/investment nexus, I thoroughly enjoyed leading a visit to the Taiwan Technical Mission in #Fiji, Nausori Farm where TW experts implement solutions to combating Panama disease in bananas.

Yesterday and today, @_EuropeanValues team worked in Brussels. We are working with EU and NATO institutions to plan crisis scenarios if the Russian-Chinese tandem attacks Europe. Previously, theoretical considerations are now quite realistic planning. Sad, but that is our mission today.

Here is my one hour talk with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský over China policies: youtu.be/bMOi3ECuNKw?...

Crimea is Ukraine in the same way Texas is American.

Today, I hosted Pavel Fischer, Czech Senator and the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security, at @europeanvalues.bsky.social / Czech Hub in #Taiwan. (We agree on hawkishness towards the #CCP. We disagree on other issues. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #QueerLivesMatter, and it's a non-negotiable.)

Korean War Museum. Four million dead before the axis of dictators was stopped.

If we as rich EU nations stood with Ukraine: - European troops would be now deployed inside Ukriane is large numbers - EU would seize all 300 billion USD of Russian assets to give it to Ukraine to buy weapons - EU would out sectoral sanctions on China to punish

This really feels late late September 1938. One country being thrown under the bus and others basically not really taking serious actions to stop the dictator.

I met the Boss in Taipei.

#Seoul: March 1st Independence Movement Day witnesses the mobilization of over 100,000 people in Central Seoul, attending rallies for and against Yoon's impeachment.

Taiwanese Presidential Palace today:

Pro-Ukraine protest in front of Russian embassy in Taipei. Russia deserves to be defeated and destroyed as an evil empire. That is the only way to sustainable peace.

Hanging out with Taiwanese President.

Taiwanese patriotism in the streets of Taipei:

Ok, my first post should be about this: I love Taiwan, a free independent country full of kind lovely people.

💡🌍 On January 21, 2025, EVC launched its Global Advisory Board. The Board comprises 16 distinguished experts, including academic leaders, civilian and military professionals, and renowned think-tank specialists. europeanvalues.cz/en/evc-globa...

I love Taiwanese translations:

If interested in the current influx of US "TikTok refugees" to RedNote, this article by David Bandurski @dbandurski.bsky.social is THE must read. Saying hi to the BSK community! chinamediaproject.org/2025/01/16/a... #TikTok #RedNote #TikTokban #US

Ok, my first post should be about this: I love Taiwan, a free independent country full of kind lovely people.

📺 Making sense of Vietnam's PM Phạm Minh Chính visit to Poland on @tvpworld.bsky.social The first visit of VN PM in PL in 15 yrs coincides with the 75th anniv of 🇻🇳🇵🇱 ties and the Polish EU Presidency and comes at a time when Hanoi is trying to #derisk its rltns with Russia. youtu.be/wTf1wYYer8I?...