Neutrality Studies American Imperialism Masquerading as a Peace Process | Audio Essay by Jeffrey Sachs
Nov 17, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jeffrey D. Sachs, a renowned economist and public policy analyst, critiques U.S. and Israeli policies toward Palestine. He argues that American maneuvers mask imperialism as a peace process. Sachs delves into the draft UN resolution aimed at restructuring Gaza governance, the implications of a U.S.-led Board of Peace, and evidence of ongoing genocide. He highlights the divide-and-rule strategies used by the U.S. and Israel and emphasizes the urgent need for safeguarding Palestinian sovereignty and achieving mutual security.
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Imperialism Disguised As Peace
- Trump’s UN maneuver is described as American imperialism hiding as a peace process.
- Jeffrey D. Sachs argues the draft resolution hands U.S. control over Gaza and sidelines Palestinian sovereignty.
Board Would Decide Palestinian Sovereignty
- The proposed Board of Peace would hold sovereign powers and decide when Palestinians are 'ready' to govern.
- Sachs warns this effectively recreates a modern mandate with the U.S. replacing Britain and delaying Palestinian sovereignty indefinitely.
Genocide Accusation And Political Blocking
- Sachs asserts Israel is committing genocide and Palestine is already a state recognized by the General Assembly.
- He argues the U.S. uses its veto and global leverage to block Palestinian membership and to coerce other states into compliance.