Judging Freedom Pepe Escobar : BRICS vs. the West.
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Aug 28, 2025 Pepe Escobar, an independent geopolitical analyst specializing in Eurasian politics, shares his insights on the shifting power dynamics between BRICS and the West. He discusses the upcoming SCO summit and how it may reshape economic and political landscapes. There’s a deep dive into the U.S.-Russia energy relations and the implications of NATO's involvement in Ukraine. Escobar also critiques the U.S. response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, questioning political accountability amid global conflict.
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SCO Summit Is Eurasia's Strategic Hub
- The SCO summit in Tianjin gathers the major Eurasian powers and emphasizes economic integration alongside security.
- Pepe Escobar highlights the summit's scale and proximity to Beijing as strategic for Eurasian cooperation.
Major Leaders Signal New Eurasian Alignment
- Leaders like Putin, Xi, Modi, and Iran's president will sit together, signaling major South-North Eurasian alignment.
- Escobar calls Modi's confirmed attendance and China-India meeting an India-China reset with wide geopolitical effects.
SCO Shifting Toward Economic Integration
- SCO is increasingly focused on economic integration rather than only security and counterterrorism.
- Escobar notes this shift makes the forum central to Eurasian economic planning and connectivity.