System Update with Glenn Greenwald

Trump, Vance & Musk Announce a Radically New Foreign Policy Framework; Prof. Norman Finkelstein on Gaza's Future, the Cease-Fire Deal & Fallout from the U.S./Israeli War

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Feb 18, 2025
Norman Finkelstein, a noted Professor and author on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, shares his insights on Gaza's future amidst a ceasefire deal. He critiques U.S. foreign policy and discusses the complexities surrounding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The conversation also dives into the implications of Trump's new foreign policy proposals, questioning their impact on global stability and accountability. Finkelstein's analysis unveils the alarming trends and contradictions in political strategies affecting the region.
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Trump's Foreign Policy Shift

  • Trump's foreign policy aims for radical change, prioritizing diplomacy with China and Russia.
  • He also wants to cut military spending, signaling awareness of excessive Pentagon waste.
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Vance Critiques European Censorship

  • J.D. Vance criticized Europe's censorship practices, highlighting their hypocrisy on democratic values.
  • He called out the EU for suppressing free speech while claiming to champion democracy.
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Overlooked Censorship of Israeli Critics

  • Vance's critique of European censorship is valid, but overlooks similar suppression of Israel critics.
  • Germany and other European countries have arrested people for expressing criticism of Israel.
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