Judging Freedom

Prof. Glenn Diesen: Is Europe Preparing for War?

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May 14, 2025
Glenn Diesen, a geopolitics expert, discusses Europe's precarious stance on war amid rising geopolitical tensions. He critiques past foreign interventions and highlights the fragmented European viewpoints on leadership and policy, especially concerning events in Ukraine and Syria. Diesen reflects on Putin's harsh critique of Western economic strategies and how the Russian economy is adapting to sanctions, achieving surprising resilience. He also considers the implications of a potential Putin-Zelensky meeting, blending serious analysis with lighthearted commentary.
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Trump's Middle East Strategy

  • Trump's Middle East visits reflect an attempt to reorganize regional alliances through negotiation mixed with strength and ambiguity.
  • His approach marks a shift away from previous universalist nation-building policies toward distinct civilizations.
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Europe Abandons Values for Realpolitik

  • European nations currently prioritize geopolitical strategy over liberal democratic values in the Middle East and Syria.
  • Cooperation with controversial figures like Al Jolani illustrates their shift to realpolitik amidst crisis.
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Gifts as Geopolitical Currency

  • Qatar's multi-million dollar gift to Trump is a strategic purchase of goodwill, not a mere gift.
  • Such transactional politics is common among world powers, though Trump's approach is more overt.
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