Judging Freedom [SPECIAL] Prof. Gilbert Doctorow : Nearing the End in Ukraine.
Sep 9, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Professor Gilbert Doctorow, an expert in international relations and Russian politics, delves into the brutal realities facing Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict. He highlights the geopolitical implications of U.S. complicity in various international conflicts, raising moral questions surrounding American support for Israel. The conversation shifts to the military setbacks in Ukraine and their adverse effects on political stability in the West, while also touching on the intricate geopolitical relations between Qatar, the U.S., and Israel.
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U.S. Complicity Framed As Systemic
- Gilbert Doctorow asserts U.S. tolerance and material support make it complicit in Israeli war crimes.
- He frames individual attacks as part of broader American-enabled patterns rather than isolated acts.
European MP's Nuanced View Of Trump
- Doctorow shares his conversation with a well-informed European MP about balancing Trump's pluses and minuses.
- The MP and Doctorow both felt Trump's positives might outweigh serious foreign policy negatives.
Bombing Seen As Signal, Not Pure Surprise
- Doctorow relays a European MP's view that Washington warned Tehran before bombing, allowing Iran to evacuate assets.
- The episode suggests U.S. action may have been calibrated to deter an Israeli nuclear strike while signaling restraint to Iran.