Judging Freedom Aaron Maté : MI6 and Atomic Weapons Inspections
Jul 4, 2025
Aaron Maté, a journalist known for his incisive coverage of U.S. foreign policy, joins to discuss intriguing geopolitical dynamics. He reveals MI6's involvement in nuclear weapons inspections and its implications for the Ukraine conflict. The conversation shifts to the complexities of U.S. military aid to Ukraine and a significant call between Macron and Putin. Maté also explores the influence of Israeli intelligence on U.S. policy toward Iran and critiques the morality behind recent sanctions, shedding light on the relationship between geopolitics and corruption.
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Ukraine’s Proxy Dynamics
- Ukraine is a U.S. proxy and thus subordinate to U.S. political decisions.
- Trump’s withholding of critical weapons signals winding down U.S. involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
Macron’s Realpolitik with Putin
- Macron and Putin reestablishing ties shows pragmatic understanding of war’s direction.
- Macron acknowledges Russian concerns and predicts a Russian victory in Ukraine.
Trump’s Iraq Bombing Motives
- Trump's bombing in Iraq was driven by political image and lobby pressures.
- The attack was not motivated by new threats but to assert U.S. dominance and please Israel.