Judging Freedom

Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : War For War’s Sake.

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Jun 14, 2025
Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned economist and expert in geopolitics from Columbia University, dives into the ethics and ramifications of ongoing military conflicts. He critiques U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel and Iran, exploring the troubling cycle of violence fueled by misleading narratives. Sachs also highlights the secretive nature of military operations and the aggressive foreign strategies that threaten global security. His insights reveal the complex interplay between diplomacy and conflict in the Middle East.
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U.S.-Israel War Joint Operation

  • Israel and the U.S. jointly launched a war against Iran despite planned nuclear negotiations.
  • This signals a world where diplomacy is replaced by force and threats of annihilation.
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Deceptive Diplomacy and Threats

  • U.S. officials openly lie about their involvement in military actions.
  • Diplomacy is a facade overridden by threats of mass death if demands are not met.
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Secret War Machine's Control

  • The U.S. government operates as a massive, unaccountable war machine driven by secret intelligence agencies.
  • These agencies wield actual power while public rhetoric remains empty and Orwellian.
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