The Duran Podcast

Europe doubles down on Ukraine war w/ Jeffrey Sachs (Live)

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Feb 20, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jeffrey Sachs, a prominent economist and advisor, delves into the complexities of the Ukraine war and Europe’s unwavering stance. He critiques the weaknesses in European military capacity and highlights historical influences on current geopolitical dynamics. Sachs also examines the implications of U.S.-Russia relations, the necessity for new global financial thinking, and the historical impact of Western interventions. His insights on diplomacy and cooperation among great powers provide a thought-provoking perspective on the ongoing conflict.
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INSIGHT

No Fundamental Conflicts

  • There are no fundamental conflicts between the US, Russia, and China.
  • Trump's approach marks a significant shift from the last 33 years of US foreign policy.
INSIGHT

Breaking with Neocon Policies

  • The neocons believe in a unipolar world where the US has absolute power.
  • Trump is breaking with this by acknowledging Russia's security concerns and halting NATO expansion.
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Europe's Strategic Error

  • Europe made a mistake by associating NATO with the EU.
  • This cost Europe its foreign policy autonomy and created a dangerous dependency on the US.
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