
Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2026-01-22 Thursday
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Jan 22, 2026 Yanis Varoufakis, former Greek finance minister and esteemed author, delves into the implications of Trump's 'Board of Peace', arguing it undermines the UN and symbolizes corporate control over global governance. He critiques Europe's complicity in U.S. hegemony and discusses the repercussions of wealthy individuals influencing international affairs. Sahar Dalijani, renowned Iranian author, highlights the unrest in Iran, focusing on the ongoing protests and urgent human rights issues, shedding light on the voices calling for change amidst repression.
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Private Board Challenges International Order
- Trump launched a private "Board of Peace" to oversee global regions, positioning himself as chair with veto power.
- Many right-wing and authoritarian governments joined while major European states refused, raising UN-undermining concerns.
Board Evokes Corporate-Colonial Model
- Yanis Varoufakis links the Board of Peace to a corporate-colonial model like the East India Company.
- He warns it's an attempt to privatize geopolitical power for a tiny ruling class and tech elite.
Money Mirrors Historical Imperial Power
- Varoufakis compares billion-dollar memberships to historical joint-stock companies that enabled colonial conquest.
- He frames the board as a restoration of corporate imperialism backed by geopolitical complicity.




