[22 December 2022] In February of this year, the largest country in the world invaded the largest country in Europe, marking the opening salvo of the most extensive military conflict in Europe since World War II. Cascading domino effects have since ensued, which include the most expensive refugee crisis in Europe’s postwar history, as well as a series of global inflationary pressure waves, which are unprecedented for a generation.
As the war continues to unfold, it has become clear that intelligence, in addition to a stiff and well-armed physical resistance, is Europe’s way out of this nightmare that has engulfed Ukraine and threatens to destabilize the entire continent. The United States, with the help of its allies, has played a major role in this effort, as Ukraine’s intelligence partner. Washington warned about the impending war as early as November of 2021, when almost no-one believed it could happen. Even Putin’s own generals were kept in the dark until the last minute. It appears that the Central Intelligence Agency knew more about Russia’s intentions than its Russian equivalent.
The United States and its allies have the will, the capacity, and an extensive intelligence arsenal, to help Ukraine push back against Russia’s political and military advances. Intelligence can save the day for Ukraine and for all of Europe. At this time of peril, it is time to unleash its full power. [EIA]