Judging Freedom Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : How Depraved is US Foreign Policy?
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Jul 30, 2025 
Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned professor of sustainable development at Columbia University, critiques U.S. foreign policy's moral implications and its global ramifications. He discusses the failures in diplomacy that have fueled crises in Gaza and Ukraine, and exposes U.S. complicity with extremist groups in the Middle East. Sachs stresses the need for genuine engagement over assertiveness and highlights the historical roots of conflicts, advocating for a re-evaluation of public sentiment and lobbying's role in shaping policy.
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Delusional U.S. Foreign Policy
- American foreign policy is delusional and arrogant, assuming wars end on U.S. terms without diplomacy.
- This arrogance causes major conflicts like Ukraine, Gaza, and issues with Iran and China to persist without resolution.
U.S. Complicity in Gaza Genocide
- The U.S. is complicit in genocide in Gaza through finance, armaments, and military cooperation.
- Wringing hands over starvation without stopping it is bizarre and inadequate.
International Shift on Palestine Recognition
- France and the UK considering recognizing Palestine shows growing international acknowledgment of Israel's atrocities.
- The U.S. remains the last major holdout supporting Israel despite global condemnation.