Judging Freedom Scott Ritter : NATO Collapsing.
Oct 6, 2025
Scott Ritter, a former U.S. Marine intelligence officer renowned for his insights on international security, delves into NATO's fragility and its dependency on U.S. power. He discusses the current state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting heavy Ukrainian losses and Putin's strong domestic support against coup theories. Ritter warns about the risks of supplying advanced weaponry like Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, asserting it could escalate tensions with Russia. His analysis of NATO's decline and strategic weaknesses paints a sobering picture of the geopolitical landscape.
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Hostage Taking As Strategic Leverage
- Hamas's October 7 actions forced Israel into an extended, damaging offensive and altered global perception of Israel.
- Ritter argues hostage-taking achieved strategic political gains for Hamas by exposing Israeli actions and galvanizing world opinion.
Netanyahu Needs War, Not Peace
- Ritter contends Netanyahu benefits politically from perpetual war and fears peace would end his power.
- He asserts that Israel's military setbacks and eroding U.S. support constrain Netanyahu politically.
Attrition Is Russia's Primary Strategy
- Russia's strategy in Ukraine is a war of attrition focused on depleting Ukrainian manpower.
- Ritter states Russian casualties are lower and their objective is to grind down Ukraine's ability to sustain fight.
