Judging Freedom Pepe Escobar: Does Trump Want Peace or Triumph?
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Jan 21, 2025 Pepe Escobar, a geopolitical analyst known for his expertise on BRICS and Eurasia, dives into Trump’s motivations behind seeking peace versus triumph amid economic upheavals. He discusses the pivotal Russian-Iranian defense pact and its role in creating a multipolar world. The significance of their economic alliance and the International North-South Transportation Corridor as an alternative trade route is explored. The conversation also touches on the complexities of sanctions, U.S. diplomacy, and the challenging prospects for peace in Gaza amidst changing regional dynamics.
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Strategic Timing of Russia-Iran Pact
- The Russia-Iran defense pact's timing, signed just before Trump's inauguration, was significant.
- It signals a shift in global power dynamics and the emergence of a multipolar world.
Message of the Pact
- The pact between Russia and Iran sends a message to the global community, including the new US administration.
- Two major powers are forming a deep relationship, signifying the building of a new international relations system.
Implications for Security and Defense
- The Russia-Iran pact is not a formal military alliance but signifies mutual support.
- An attack on one will be met with assistance from the other, changing the dynamics of potential conflict.