Judging Freedom Alastair Crooke: Trump Can't Seem to Make a Deal.
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May 5, 2025 
Alastair Crooke, a distinguished expert on geopolitics, delves into Trump's controversial negotiation tactics regarding Iran and Ukraine. He critiques the disconnect between U.S. and Iranian cultural perspectives that hampers diplomacy. Crooke highlights the miscalculations during Trump's presidency, emphasizing a lack of coherent strategy in international negotiations. The discussion also touches on rising global tensions and the implications of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. His insights provide a thought-provoking analysis of current geopolitical challenges.
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Regional Turmoil and Gaza Occupation
- Israel's upcoming total occupation of Gaza is expected and part of wider regional turmoil involving Yemen and Syria.
- This escalating instability is fueled by unaddressed conflicts and lack of clear US strategy on Ukraine and Iran.
Need for Reciprocal Arms Limits
- The US tries to limit Iran's nuclear program without recognizing Israel's nuclear arsenal in an unbalanced manner.
- Genuine arms limitation requires reciprocal inspections, including on Israel, to achieve lasting peace.
Changing the Negotiation Perspective
- Resolving Iran's nuclear issue requires shifting talks to a strategic arms limitation approach rather than one-sided sanctions.
- A balanced dialogue including Israeli inspections could break the deadlock.