

Prof. Glenn Diesen: Is American Empire Ending?
16 snips Feb 26, 2025
Glenn Diesen, a geopolitical expert, discusses the waning influence of the American empire. He critiques European leaders’ visits to the White House, questioning genuine diplomatic efforts amid escalating conflicts. The conversation dives into the stagnant Ukraine conflict and NATO’s role, emphasizing a realistic approach to international relations. Dieen also explores U.S.-Ukraine negotiations over mineral rights, the impact of sanctions on American businesses, and the shift towards a multipolar world, highlighting economic challenges like debt and inequality.
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Russian Mentality and War Strategy
- Russia aims to achieve its goals in the conflict before negotiating, unless Ukraine surrenders.
- A standstill followed by negotiation is unlikely in the current situation.
Peacekeeping Challenges and Proxy War
- Deploying peacekeepers, especially from involved parties, is problematic.
- Russia likely won't accept peacekeepers from the West due to the proxy war nature of the conflict.
Conflicting Narratives and NATO's Role
- European politicians often use conflicting narratives about Russia's strength.
- This stems from an unwillingness to admit NATO's role in provoking the conflict.