Judging Freedom Pepe Escobar : Triumph In Shanghai.
Sep 4, 2025
Pepe Escobar, an independent geopolitical analyst, dives into the current geopolitical landscape from Vladivostok, highlighting the intricacies of international relations. He discusses the Shanghai Summit and the evolving dynamics among BRICS nations amidst a collapsing rules-based order. The conversation shifts to the implications of the Power of Siberia II pipeline on European energy security and the aftermath of the Nord Stream 2 crisis. Escobar also shares a glimpse of Vladivostok’s nightlife, blending business with pleasure in a transformed hotel scene.
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Eurasian Summit Shifted The Global Chessboard
- The SCO summit in Tianjin and related meetings signaled deepening coordination among Eurasian powers toward a multipolar world.
- Pepe Escobar says BRICS and the SCO now act as the two main multilateral platforms driving a new global governance configuration.
BRICS And SCO Are Complementary Power Centers
- The BRICS summit in Kazan and the SCO summit in Tianjin act in parallel to accelerate geopolitical change.
- Escobar emphasizes both bodies now coordinate bilaterals, trilaterals, and large-scale economic projects across Eurasia.
Rules-Based Order Losing Credibility
- The phrase 'rules-based international order' has lost persuasive meaning for many global south leaders.
- Escobar argues U.S. unpredictability under Trump 2.0 reinforces perceptions of lawlessness rather than order.