Judging Freedom COL. Douglas Macgregor : How Close is World War III?
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Jul 14, 2025 Douglas Macgregor, a retired US Army Colonel and foreign policy analyst, unpacks the escalating concerns over global conflicts. He discusses the U.S. arms supply strategy to Ukraine and the complexities of military aid. Geopolitical tensions involving Russia, Ukraine, and the Middle East are scrutinized, shedding light on shifting influences in US policy. Macgregor also reflects on historical foreign policy dynamics, questioning the effectiveness of current strategies and the sustainability of U.S. military commitments amid rising global tensions.
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US Arms Aid Limits Impact
- Increased US arms shipments to Ukraine under Trump reflect caution rather than escalation.
- Limited missile inventory signals that prolonged conventional war risks nuclear escalation.
Russia's Distrust of US Promises
- Russia distrusts US promises due to broken agreements since 2014.
- Putin's position on Ukraine is firm; concessions are seen as losing, not winning.
Neocon Misjudgment on Russia
- Neocons falsely assume Russia is weak and Putin a dictator.
- Attempts to destabilize Russia have failed; focus now shifts to Iran.