WTFinance Western Fracturing as Post-War Alliances Strain? with Dr Jan Oberg
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Jul 20, 2025 Dr. Jan Oberg, a sociologist and director of the Transnational Foundation for Peace & Future Research, joins the discussion on shifting geopolitics. He critiques NATO's possible fractures and the West's decline, urging a reevaluation of military strategies. Oberg highlights Europe's dangerous reliance on U.S. military policy and promotes cooperation over conflict. He advocates for redirecting military funds towards humanitarian efforts and emphasizes the role of peace research in society, likening it to medicine's fight against disease.
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Western Crisis and Misguided Policies
- The Western world is in a deep crisis with Europe unable to diverge from U.S. policies despite adverse impacts.
- Europe wastes resources on militarization and sanctions hurting itself without realistic threat assessments.
Western Empire in Decline
- Empires naturally rise and fall, and the U.S. empire is now challenged by emerging powers like China and BRICS.
- The West fails to adapt, insisting on domination which breeds resistance and self-destruction.
Abandon Fixed Military Spending Percentages
- Military spending should be based on thorough multi-faceted threat analysis, not arbitrary GDP percentages.
- Prioritize described threats like climate change and terrorism over indoctrinated paranoia about Russia.