Judging Freedom Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: Can the US be Trusted?
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Jun 2, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Professor Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned economist and advocate for sustainable development, discusses the trustworthiness of the U.S. amidst economic challenges. He delves into the risks of nuclear escalation, drawing lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis. Sachs also critiques U.S. military involvement in Ukraine and emphasizes the necessity for diplomacy. Additionally, he addresses the suppression of political speech regarding Palestinian statehood, highlighting the difference between U.S. and global perspectives on free expression.
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Risk of Nuclear Escalation
- The recent Ukrainian drone strike on Russian strategic bombers was likely known and supported by U.S. intelligence agencies.
- This escalates the risk of nuclear war significantly, bringing humanity closer to global annihilation.
Imperial Ambitions Fuel Conflict
- Britain and the U.S. continue provocations reminiscent of imperial ambitions that escalate global conflict.
- These actions fuel the war in Ukraine, delaying serious peace negotiations and increasing danger.
Nuclear Danger Ignored
- The world is closer to nuclear Armageddon now than at any point in the Cold War.
- The public is desensitized to war imagery, treating nuclear conflict risks as mere video games.