- 26 Mar 2024 09:27
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Recently, France announced it would be sending troops to help Ukraine in its war against invader Russia. On the surface this appeared to be a benevolent move to help defend Western Europe and democracy in general from hostile imperialism, and so forth.
But apparently there is another dimension to this conflict, involving France and Russia - one with its roots in Africa.
Why France is Actually Preparing for War With Russia, RealLifeLore
The short of it is that France technically dissolved their 'colonies' around the world in the mid 20th century. If you know anything about the leadup to the war in Vietnam, then you have an idea what I'm talking about. But technically is not exactly the same thing as realistically. Realistically, several countries in the 'Sahel' region of Africa were and still are economically and politically (by virtue of their bought-and-paid-for rulers) colonies of 'the west' (and most specifically- France). The 'Sahel' region, btw, is the belt of Africa on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, where Africa transitions from bleak desert back to vibrant savannahs and lush jungles. I didn't know that's what it was called, maybe you didn't either. Anyway, almost all the nations in the 'Sahel' region are currently in some stage of political or military revolt against their governments, having finally become intolerant of their not-technically-a-colony-but-still-effectively-a-colony status with 'The West' and specifically France, and are being supported in their revolts by Russian Mercenary Force Wagner Group.
The short of it is that France is less interested in protecting Ukraine and Europe and democracy from Russian Imperialism, and more interested in protecting their own economic imperialism in Africa from being destabilized by Russia. I know, big surprise...
The conflict in Ukraine continues to be - and escalate as - a proxy war for international economic domination more than a fight over 'democracy'. France wants to help fight Russia in Ukraine in attempt to keep their own hegemony in Africa, not 'preserve Ukrainian sovereignty.'
But apparently there is another dimension to this conflict, involving France and Russia - one with its roots in Africa.
Why France is Actually Preparing for War With Russia, RealLifeLore
The short of it is that France technically dissolved their 'colonies' around the world in the mid 20th century. If you know anything about the leadup to the war in Vietnam, then you have an idea what I'm talking about. But technically is not exactly the same thing as realistically. Realistically, several countries in the 'Sahel' region of Africa were and still are economically and politically (by virtue of their bought-and-paid-for rulers) colonies of 'the west' (and most specifically- France). The 'Sahel' region, btw, is the belt of Africa on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, where Africa transitions from bleak desert back to vibrant savannahs and lush jungles. I didn't know that's what it was called, maybe you didn't either. Anyway, almost all the nations in the 'Sahel' region are currently in some stage of political or military revolt against their governments, having finally become intolerant of their not-technically-a-colony-but-still-effectively-a-colony status with 'The West' and specifically France, and are being supported in their revolts by Russian Mercenary Force Wagner Group.
The short of it is that France is less interested in protecting Ukraine and Europe and democracy from Russian Imperialism, and more interested in protecting their own economic imperialism in Africa from being destabilized by Russia. I know, big surprise...
The conflict in Ukraine continues to be - and escalate as - a proxy war for international economic domination more than a fight over 'democracy'. France wants to help fight Russia in Ukraine in attempt to keep their own hegemony in Africa, not 'preserve Ukrainian sovereignty.'