Judging Freedom COL. Douglas Macgregor : Can Iran Neutralize Israel’s Defenses?
Oct 8, 2025
Col. Douglas Macgregor, a retired U.S. Army colonel and defense analyst, shares his insights on military strategy and U.S. foreign policy. He discusses the skepticism surrounding Europe’s military buildup and explains how political survival shapes European leaders' belligerence. The conversation touches on Israel’s struggle against Iranian missile threats and the potential consequences, including the risk of nuclear retaliation. Macgregor also emphasizes Israel's security mindset and assesses whether Venezuela or Iran truly threaten U.S. security.
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Germany's Military Buildup Is Largely Superficial
- Germany's announced military buildup is largely superficial and will take a decade to produce a modern force.
- Colonel Douglas MacGregor doubts Germany's population supports a true rapid remobilization and expects a much smaller outcome.
Bellicose Rhetoric As A Tool To Stay In Power
- European leaders use bellicose rhetoric mainly to shore up their domestic political positions.
- MacGregor calls them products of a globalist elite who are unpopular with electorates and seek authority through saber-rattling.
Putin Chooses Restraint Over Escalation
- Vladimir Putin prefers to avoid direct war with NATO and the U.S., choosing restraint over escalation.
- MacGregor argues Western public statements are often reckless but Putin expects things to change and thus holds fire.