Judging Freedom Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : Is warmongering bad for politics?
Sep 8, 2025
Joining the discussion is Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned professor and director at Columbia's Center for Sustainable Development. He offers insights on the public's pushback against militarism in Europe and critiques the rising unpopularity of Western leaders due to their focus on military spending. Sachs delves into the growing influence of BRICS nations and Asian cooperation as alternatives to U.S. policies. He warns about NATO's expansion and calls for a historical understanding to foster diplomatic solutions instead of conflict.
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War Spending Vs Public Will
- Warmongering leaders push costly military spending that public electorates reject.
- Jeffrey Sachs argues peace is cheaper, more effective, and morally preferable to a war economy.
Warmongering Hurts Political Standing
- European leaders who champion aggressive policies see plunging approval ratings.
- Sachs links warmongering stances to political instability across France, Germany, and the UK.
U.S. Actions Fuel Global Alienation
- U.S. unilateral actions estrange allies and provoke diplomatic instability worldwide.
- Sachs says sanctions and raids accelerate other countries' moves away from dollar-based systems.
