Geopolitics & Empire

Paul Craig Roberts: From War to AI Bubble to Digital Communism

Nov 20, 2025
Dr. Paul Craig Roberts, an economist and former federal official, dives deep into current geopolitical tensions including the fraught state of the Ukraine war and U.S. interventions in the Middle East. He critiques the overreliance on AI, warning of a potential economic bubble and the societal risks of automation-driven unemployment. Roberts also examines the dark side of digital advancements, predicting a shift toward digital communism. With insights on leadership contrast and the impact of Israel on U.S. policy, his commentary is both provocative and thought-provoking.
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Restraint Can Be Misread As Weakness

  • Putin's restrained diplomacy is read as weakness and invites further Western pressure.
  • Paul Craig Roberts warns this non-response risks escalating provocations into larger war.
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Military Interests Stall Security Compromises

  • NATO and the US military-industrial complex have entrenched interests that block concessions to Russia.
  • Roberts argues removing NATO from Russia's borders is politically and economically improbable.
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China Holds Firm Against U.S. Pressure

  • Trump's China visit revealed limits of American leverage when confronted by a unified Chinese position.
  • Roberts contrasts Trump's firm stance with Putin's softer posture toward the West.
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