Jeffrey Sachs, ein renommierter Ökonom und Politikberater, spricht über die Herausforderungen der multilateralistischen Zusammenarbeit in der globalen Politik. Er diskutiert Deutschlands Rolle in der geopolitischen Krise, insbesondere im Kontext der Ukraine und der NATO-Expansion. Sachs kritisiert die Arroganz und Intransparenz von US-Institutionen und hebt die Notwendigkeit von Rechenschaftspflicht hervor. Zudem thematisiert er die dringenden globalen Herausforderungen wie den Klimawandel und die Skepsis gegenüber internationalen Institutionen.
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Merkels Widerstand
Deutschland war bei der NATO-Osterweiterung entgegen dem Rat anderer europäischer Mächte mit den USA konform.
Merkel erkannte die Provokation, beugte sich aber dem Willen der USA.
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Verpasste Chancen
Deutschland hätte die Eskalation in der Ukraine verhindern können, indem es sich der US-Politik widersetzt hätte.
Sachs argumentiert, dass die europäischen Mächte dem Willen der USA nachgegeben haben.
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Minsker Abkommen
Das Minsker Abkommen, garantiert von Deutschland und Frankreich, wurde von den USA und der Ukraine ignoriert.
Merkel bezeichnete es später als Taktik zum Zeitgewinn.
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In this book, Keynes critiques the Treaty of Versailles, particularly its economic provisions, which he believed were overly punitive and would lead to widespread economic suffering and instability in Europe. He argues that the treaty breached the principles of the Armistice agreement and the Fourteen Points, and that the reparations demanded from Germany were unrealistic and would have devastating economic consequences. Keynes also provides a personal account of the key players at the Paris Peace Conference and predicts that the treaty's terms could sow the seeds for future conflicts[1][4][5].
Jeffrey Sachs is a renowned economist, professor, and policy advisor with decades of experience in international development and economic strategy. He has served as a special adviser to three UN Secretaries-General and has played a key role in shaping global initiatives such as the Millennium Development Goals and Agenda 2030. As the director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, Sachs has been an advocate for sustainable economic policies, multilateral cooperation, and efforts to reduce poverty worldwide. His work has earned him recognition as one of Time Magazine’s most influential world leaders. In October 2024 he published his book **Diplomacy or Desaster** in the German Westend Verlag which reiterates why negotiations are vital to shut down the war in Ukraine to prevent further escalation. In this interview, we discuss a wide range of topics, including Germany’s role in global affairs, the challenges of multilateralism, theeffectiveness of international institutions like the UN, and the future of U.S. foreign policy. Sachs also shares insights from his experiences advising governments and organizations such as the IMF and World Bank. Whether you’re interested in global economics, diplomacy, or international development, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on the challenges facing today’s world. 📖 Kapitel 00:00 Introduction and what brings you to Germany? 03:25 Is an independent German foreign policy possible? 05:50 US leaders are arrogant 19:30 Dr. Sachs in Latin America and Russia 24:25 Dr. Sachs and Boris Jelzin 29:20 How trustworthy are global Institutions like the UN? 40:23 Understanding centers of power 45:48 What does global enforcement look like? 50:20 Can we trust global policy makers? 54:00 Where is the US going?
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