Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Jeffrey Sachs: Europe Only Accepts Hegemony & Bloc Politics
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Dec 2, 2025 
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned economist and public policy expert, dives into the complexities of European security and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. He critiques Europe's adherence to a flawed security model driven by hegemony and bloc politics. Sachs discusses the motivations behind European support for the war, from military-industrial interests to nationalist sentiments. He emphasizes the need for direct diplomacy with Russia and the importance of addressing historical agreements to promote peace and stability in the region.
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Ukraine As A Long-Running Western Project
- NATO and EU expansion into Ukraine was a 30-year U.S. project that Russia consistently opposed.
- That western gambit failed because it treated Ukraine as a low-cost win while ignoring Russian security red lines.
U.S. Division And War Incentives
- The U.S. is divided between a faction wanting to end the Ukraine war and a military‑industrial complex that profits from its continuation.
- Trump-aligned voices view the conflict as a failed low-cost gambit that should be cut short.
Elite Interests Drive Continued Conflict
- European leaders and the Ukrainian regime favor continuing the war despite public opposition.
- Political survival, corruption, and elite interests help explain why leaders persist in supporting the conflict.
