Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Alex Krainer: Europe's Militarism & Economic Decline
Oct 22, 2025
In this engaging discussion, market analyst and author Alex Krainer dives into Europe’s troubling trajectory as it prioritizes militarism over economic stability. He examines how European elites sacrifice domestic welfare for geopolitical ambitions, warning of the unsustainable debt crisis and technological decline. Krainer also critiques Europe's submission to U.S. strategic pressures, underscores the consequences of asset seizures, and reflects on the systemic failures of Western policies. His insights on potential shifts in EU dynamics, particularly through a Trump-Putin meeting, are particularly thought-provoking.
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Banking Oligarchies Drive Harmful Western Policy
- Alex Krainer argues Western elites prioritize imperial banking interests over citizens, driving harmful foreign policies.
- He says these elites will willingly sacrifice domestic economies to preserve global hegemony.
Germany’s Economic Decline Needs Strategic Reversal
- Krainer warns Germany's deindustrialisation, energy cuts, and fiscal strain will deepen without course correction.
- He urges reestablishing energy links with Russia, restarting nuclear plants, and protecting regional banks to restore competitiveness.
Europe’s Fiscal Numbers Conceal Growing Risk
- Krainer highlights collapsing European public finances, hidden deficits, and unreliable official figures.
- He predicts worsening bond-market stress as governments borrow more amid deteriorating tax receipts.