Judging Freedom Pepe Escobar : Trump’s Blind Spot: Misreading Asia’s Power Dynamics
Nov 13, 2025
Pepe Escobar, a veteran geopolitical analyst based in Asia, delves into the complex dynamics shaping international relations. He discusses global reactions to controversial events in Israel, labeling the Israeli regime as a 'death cult.' Escobar questions the sincerity of the Abraham Accords and warns of it inciting regional backlash. He highlights China's tech advancements outpacing the U.S. and examines the potential fallout of U.S. intervention in Venezuela, revealing insights into Latin America's anticipated responses and preparations.
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Asia's Youth Mobilized For Gaza
- Asian public opinion, especially youth in South Korea, Japan and China, is strongly pro-Gaza and mobilized on Palestine.
- Mainstream Asian media and elites largely ignore these sentiments, allowing Zionist-aligned narratives to dominate internationally.
Impunity Shields Israel's Government
- Escobar characterizes Israel's government as a 'death cult' shielded by a powerful international Zionist axis.
- He argues this protection enables impunity for actions that would provoke global outrage if done by any other state.
Abraham Accords As A Kushner Project
- Escobar attributes the Abraham Accords to Jared Kushner as a personal project cooked up in Trump's circle.
- He warns Arab public opinion would revolt if normalization occurred amid continued Palestinian dispossession.