Judging Freedom Alastair Crooke: A Storm is Brewing in the West.
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Jun 2, 2025 Alastair Crooke, a former British diplomat and intelligence expert, shares his insights on the brewing tensions in global geopolitics. He discusses Ukraine's strategic drone strikes against Russia, critiquing media portrayals and the implications for international security. The conversation delves into the complex alignment of Israel's Mossad within U.S.-Russia relations, revealing historical undercurrents. Crooke also warns about the dangers of asymmetric warfare and how it could reshape future military conflicts.
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New Era of Remote Drone Warfare
- The Ukrainian drone attack on deep Russian bases revealed a new era of strategic warfare using remotely launched drones integrated into trucks.
- This challenges nuclear treaty norms and raises risks of similar attacks globally, threatening supply lines and security.
Intelligence Agencies Behind Operation
- The massive coordinated drone attack was a sophisticated operation likely involving intelligence agencies like the CIA, MI6, and possibly Mossad.
- Such collaborations underline the complexity behind Ukraine's deep strikes into Russia.
Trust Breach Impacts Diplomacy
- The drone attack has significantly strained trust and put nuclear treaties into question between Russia and the US.
- It signals to nations like Iran that alliances with the West may be unreliable, complicating future diplomacy.