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Editorial
May 11, 1943
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
The editorial argues that the US cannot realistically end 'power politics' in Europe without employing it, dismisses assumptions of US military protection for smaller nations against Russia or Britain, and emphasizes that no Allied nation can dictate post-war settlements or veto decisions.
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CAN WE END "POWER POLITICS"
The idea is constantly expressed that the United States should take a firm hand to prevent the development of "power politics" in Europe.
This is a simple suggestion, obviously of no practical value. The "firm hand" that the United States is urged to take will have no influence whatever unless it is backed by "power politics" from this side of the Atlantic.
Along the same line, we hear much talk about the fact that the smaller nations of Europe are looking to the United States to protect their territorial "integrity after the war is over.
This is a violent assumption if it includes any idea that the United States will use force against Russia or Great Britain in behalf of the smaller nations of Europe.
In connection with these discussions, it is important that the people of the United States understand the inability of this country to dictate the settlement.
No one nation of the United Nations will be entirely satisfied with attempts to solve the vexing problems of Europe. Moreover, no one nation of the Allied group should be foolish enough to expect a veto power upon every decision to be made.
A newspaper can get ahead of its home town, but few home towns can get ahead of their newspapers.
The idea is constantly expressed that the United States should take a firm hand to prevent the development of "power politics" in Europe.
This is a simple suggestion, obviously of no practical value. The "firm hand" that the United States is urged to take will have no influence whatever unless it is backed by "power politics" from this side of the Atlantic.
Along the same line, we hear much talk about the fact that the smaller nations of Europe are looking to the United States to protect their territorial "integrity after the war is over.
This is a violent assumption if it includes any idea that the United States will use force against Russia or Great Britain in behalf of the smaller nations of Europe.
In connection with these discussions, it is important that the people of the United States understand the inability of this country to dictate the settlement.
No one nation of the United Nations will be entirely satisfied with attempts to solve the vexing problems of Europe. Moreover, no one nation of the Allied group should be foolish enough to expect a veto power upon every decision to be made.
A newspaper can get ahead of its home town, but few home towns can get ahead of their newspapers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Power Politics
Us Intervention
European Settlement
Allied Nations
Post War Protection
Territorial Integrity
What entities or persons were involved?
United States
Europe
Smaller Nations Of Europe
Russia
Great Britain
United Nations
Allied Group
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Us Inability To End Power Politics In Europe
Stance / Tone
Skeptical And Realistic
Key Figures
United States
Europe
Smaller Nations Of Europe
Russia
Great Britain
United Nations
Allied Group
Key Arguments
Us Suggestion To Prevent Power Politics In Europe Is Impractical Without Using Power Politics Itself
Smaller European Nations Looking To Us For Territorial Protection Is A Violent Assumption Involving Force Against Russia Or Great Britain
Us Cannot Dictate The Settlement Of European Problems
No Nation In The United Nations Or Allied Group Should Expect Veto Power On Decisions