

Jeffrey Sachs: The Untold History of the Cold War, CIA Coups Around the World, and COVID’s Origin
82 snips May 28, 2024
Jeffrey Sachs, a Columbia University professor and expert in sustainable development, dives into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy. He challenges the narrative surrounding NATO’s expansion and discusses the historical context of the Ukraine conflict. Sachs critiques the efficacy of regime change and the CIA's interventions globally, questioning the media's role in these narratives. He also addresses the controversial origins of COVID-19 and the dire need for transparency in global health discussions, emphasizing the critical role of truth in diplomacy.
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Origins of the Conflict
- The US government's insistence on aligning Ukraine and encroaching on Russia's border sparked the current conflict.
- This aggressive posture traces back over a century, echoing British imperial strategies.
Historical Context of Containing Russia
- British imperial strategy, going back 170 years, aimed to contain Russia by controlling the Black Sea region.
- Zbigniew Brzezinski advocated for a similar approach in 1997, aiming to establish US unipolarity.
1999 Bombing of Belgrade
- The 1999 bombing of Belgrade aimed to establish a new state, Kosovo, and a NATO military base.
- The goal, as outlined in neoconservative documents, was to secure US strategic positioning in the Balkans.