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Geopolitical Economy Report

NATO is desperate on Russia, and delusional on China

Oct 1, 2024
Radhika Desai, a political economist, Michael Hudson, an expert on international economic relations, and geopolitics scholar Glenn Diesen dive into NATO's escalating misconceptions about Russia and China. They discuss the fallout from NATO's approach in Ukraine and the lessons learned from the West's failures. The trio examines Europe's challenges in realigning strategies amidst nuclear risks, the failure of military-centric policies, and advocates for a diplomatic resolution over aggression, highlighting the urgent need for a reassessment of alliances and foreign objectives.
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Quick takeaways

  • The podcast highlights NATO's delusional approach to Russia and China, emphasizing the dangers of militaristic frameworks in diplomatic relations.
  • Acknowledging economic interdependencies with nations like Russia and China could foster stability, contradicting Stoltenberg's portrayal of freedom over economics.

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The Changing Geopolitical Landscape

The current geopolitical context highlights the growing resilience of nations resisting Western dominance, particularly Palestine and Russia. Both entities are increasingly discussed in Western media in a framework advocating for negotiated peace, moving away from their prior demonization. This shift implies a recognition, albeit reluctant, that peace talks must include these 'enemies' if there’s to be a resolution regarding the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. This evolving dialogue suggests a potential turning point where traditional narratives of conflict may yield to diplomatic solutions.

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