Europe has traded self-sufficiency for dependence, submitting to what Michael Hudson calls a fascist protection racket. Allies are transformed into tribute states, forced to pay tariffs or surrender industry. While BRICS nations insulate themselves through self-reliance, Europe accepts deindustrialisation and insecurity under NATO—sacrificing its long-term prosperity for short-term obedience to Washington’s demands. The post The Fascist Protection Racket: Tribute States first appeared on ...
