The Jacob Shapiro Podcast The White Nationalist Social Democracy
Jul 18, 2025
Jacob talks with Dr. Van Jackson, an influential international relations scholar focusing on East Asian and Pacific security. They delve into the volatility of U.S. foreign policy, labeling the Trump era as a counter-revolutionary oligarchy. Van critiques both major parties for risking diversionary wars amid legitimacy crises. The dialogue navigates the geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel, and China, and explores possibilities for a 'win-win-win' scenario on the Korean Peninsula as U.S. troop withdrawal from South Korea is contemplated.
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Trump's Fascist Counter-Revolution
- Trump's approach is a rapid, right-wing counter-revolution blending white nationalism with oligarchy.
- This fusion shapes U.S. policy, particularly toward the Middle East and military spending priorities.
Israeli Primacy Drives US Policy
- U.S. Middle East policy is driven by ensuring Israeli military superiority, not just oil interests.
- This commitment leads to support for Israeli strikes and regional arms imbalances, fueling conflicts with Iran.
Declining Need for Consent Raises Risks
- U.S. political elites increasingly skip overt public consent, pushing unpopular policies fast.
- This erosion of consent raises the risk of diversionary conflicts to distract from legitimacy crises.