Judging Freedom Prof. Gilbert Doctorow: Kremlin on Trump’s Call for Ceasefire.
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Feb 5, 2025 Professor Gilbert Doctorow, a geopolitical affairs expert, shares intriguing insights on the Kremlin's stance regarding Ukraine and Gaza. He discusses the emotional impact of these crises on Russian leadership. The conversation covers the Kremlin's influence on Israel-Iran tensions and critiques U.S. political views. Doctorow also analyzes the implications of military aid to Ukraine amid Trump's foreign policy suggestions, and raises concerns about national security linked to proposed CIA buyouts during the Trump administration.
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Kremlin's View of U.S. Policy
- Russia views U.S. policy as largely driven by the "deep state".
- They are focused on Trump's attempts to dismantle it, particularly targeting USAID.
Cheney's Deep State Disruption
- Dick Cheney significantly disrupted the "deep state" in 2003-2004.
- He replaced officials with neoconservatives, dramatically shifting its composition.
CIA Buyouts
- The Trump administration has reportedly offered buyouts to every CIA employee.
- While concerning, increased outsourcing could mitigate intelligence gaps.