Judging Freedom Alastair Crooke : Order, Prudence, Rules are GONE!
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Oct 6, 2025 
Alastair Crooke, a former diplomat and insightful political analyst, discusses the unsettling collapse of order and rules in contemporary geopolitics. He delves into the consequences of the French government's instability and protests across Europe fueled by dissatisfaction over Palestine. Crooke highlights the rising anti-Israel sentiment in Italy and the West's shift toward a more aggressive posture, both domestically and internationally. He emphasizes how social media has become a battleground for narratives, especially concerning Iran's resilience in the face of looming attacks.
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Italy's Nationwide Shutdown Described
- Crooke recounts Italy shutting down nationwide with strikes and no trains over Palestinian solidarity and economic pain.
- He says newspapers reported people are broke by the third week of the month, driving unrest.
Gaza Protests Mirror Wider European Anger
- Crooke says European protests over Gaza have fused with broader socioeconomic discontent and signal elite failure.
- He predicts Brussels and national establishments will ignore these public pressures.
Rules-Based Order Is Breaking Down
- Alastair Crooke argues the old rules-based international order is being discarded by current US-Israel policy coalitions.
- He says law, norms, and prudence are being ignored to pursue dominance through bluster and force.
