Judging Freedom Pepe Escobar: I’m gonna MAGA you, baby!
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Jan 15, 2025 Pepe Escobar, a seasoned geopolitical analyst, dives into the evolving complexities of global politics. He examines the implications of a potential Trump re-election on Ukraine and U.S. foreign policy. The conversation highlights the BRICS alliance and its challenge to the dollar, alongside the economic impact of high tariffs on jobs and international trade. Escobar also discusses the tension within NATO and EU as they grapple with U.S. leadership dynamics and Ukraine's aspirations. His insights reflect on the broader shifts in power and strategy in international relations.
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MAGA and Resource Control
- Trump's MAGA plan includes annexing Greenland and Canada for their resources, which rivals Russia's.
- This move would counter China's Arctic Silk Road ambitions.
Arctic Silk Road
- Greenland's annexation would be a counter against the Northern Sea Route (Arctic Silk Road).
- Russia invests heavily in the route, aiming for year-round commerce using nuclear icebreakers.
Trump's View on BRICS
- Trump views BRICS as a threat to the dollar and plans to impose tariffs on those bypassing it.
- BRICS aims to reduce reliance on the dollar, not immediately replace it.