Judging Freedom

Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: Is Trump Delivering Peace Anywhere?

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May 29, 2025
Join Jeffrey Sachs, a Columbia University economics professor and director of the Earth Institute, as he discusses the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, labeling it 'controlled starvation.' He highlights the devastating effects of conflicts on civilians and the destruction of medical infrastructure. Sachs critiques U.S. foreign policy, emphasizing the role of Israeli influence and the implications of militarization in Europe. Throughout the conversation, he calls for a reevaluation of Trump's approach to peace and human rights in light of these pressing issues.
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INSIGHT

Israel's Open Policy of Ethnic Cleansing

  • Israel is openly conducting policies amounting to mass murder and ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
  • This rogue state's actions blatantly violate morality and international law, as recognized internally in Israel.
ANECDOTE

American Doctor Witnesses Gaza Crisis

  • Dr. Feroz Sidwa, an American trauma surgeon, volunteered twice in Gaza treating civilian victims.
  • He testified that the medical system is deliberately dismantled and civilians die from starvation, exposure, and lack of medicine.
INSIGHT

Europe Escalates Conflict Recklessly

  • European intelligence agencies and leaders promote reckless military escalation against Russia.
  • Germany's new chancellor endorses missile strikes deep inside Russia, raising risks 80 years after WWII.
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