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If you read the article, it seems to be the huge amount of Russian spying that is causing the issue. So much so that western countries don't like sharing intel
by MR4D 3y ago
If you read the article, it seems to be the huge amount of Russian spying that is causing the issue. So much so that western countries don't like sharing intelligence with Austria.
As far as "Anglos", Americans are barely even mentioned in the article.
- TheCapeGreek 3y agoI mean, Anglos isn't exclusively US.
- mistrial9 3y agounlike say, Facebook ?
- woooooo 3y agoIt's the Economist. They are honest and direct about their biases and the "pro five eyes" angle can be assumed.
- masswerk 3y agoThis is a bit of a spin, though. There are huge concerns regarding non-disclosed NSA cooperations, circumventing parliamentary oversight, as well, e.g., on the side of the Neos cited in the article. (This is actually the major vector.) Concerns regarding sharing of intelligence, on the other hand, originated from the participation of the FPÖ (the right-wing freedom party with established links to Putin's Russia party) in the last coalition and their strong influence on the security apparatus (including a few scandals). Also, a minister from the conservative side of that coalition had invited Putin privately to their wedding, who actually came, with presents in hand… As it is now, with the FPÖ leading in polls in the leeway of COVID and maybe heading the next government, this article may also be understood as a call to arms. (PS: If you don't know about the local situation or domestic politics, please, still refrain from down-voting, just because.)