Gold Goats 'n Guns Podcast
Episode #169 - Alastair Crooke and the Existential Crises in the Middle East
Feb 6, 2024
Alastair Crooke, former UK diplomat and author, discusses the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict, including Israel's failed mission to destroy Hamas in Gaza, regional geopolitics involving Iran and Hezbollah, and the potential political landscape with Nikki Haley and Trump. The conversation touches on the nuances of the Middle East crisis, exploring geopolitical strategies and impending challenges.
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- Israel's existential threat impacts politics, urges in-depth regional discussions.
- Global geopolitics at inflection point with Russia's victory in Ukraine, need for vigilance.
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The war in Ukraine is settled, but not over
The war in Ukraine is effectively settled with Russia emerging as the victor. They are now waiting to see if the political system in Kiev completely implodes as the funding becomes insufficient to sustain it. The majority of Israelis believe that the Zionist project could only survive through a cathartic process, and Russia sees the assimilation of Ukraine as something that will naturally occur over time. They do not see an imminent military offensive in Ukraine. Additionally, Europe does not have the means to fight Russia and the talk of war is simply a means to secure continued funding for Ukraine. The counter-revolution is beginning in Europe, but it still needs time to fully materialize.
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