

War in Inevitable - Alastair Crooke, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
7 snips Aug 14, 2024
Join Alastair Crooke, a former British diplomat and political analyst, Alexander Mercouris, an expert commentator on international affairs, and Glenn Diesen, a political scientist focused on European and geopolitical issues. They discuss the inevitability of war in geopolitical conflicts, emphasizing the dangers of seeing adversaries as evil. The trio critiques political influence dynamics, analyzes U.S.-Israeli relations with Iran, and examines how energy politics are reshaping global power. They also reflect on Indonesia's rising importance amid Western distraction.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Shifting Dynamics of Political Influence
02:21 • 3min
Examining Ideological Totalitarianism and Geopolitical Tensions
05:45 • 22min
U.S.-Israeli Relations and Iran: A Fragile Tension
27:25 • 28min
Energy Politics and Economic Shifts
55:19 • 12min
Catalysts for Change: Rethinking Policy after Defeat
01:07:10 • 9min
Indonesia's Rising Influence and Western Indifference
01:16:40 • 3min