Judging Freedom INTEL Roundtable w/ Johnson & McGovern: Weekly Wrap
Nov 30, 2024
Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst known for his criticism of U.S. foreign policy, and Larry Johnson, a former CIA officer and expert in geopolitical analysis, delve into the complexities of current global tensions. They discuss heightened warnings from Russia regarding military responses and analyze missile strikes in the Kursk region. The duo assesses U.S.-Russia relations through the lens of intelligence forecasts, critiques military aid strategies in Ukraine, and offers a sharp critique of the International Criminal Court's indictments against global leaders.
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Impending Russian Missile Strike
- Russia warned the West of an impending significant event, likely a missile strike.
- They claim the target will be military, potentially in Ukraine, and unstoppable.
Western Miscalculations and Escalation Risk
- Western powers underestimate Russia due to media portrayals and propaganda.
- This, coupled with a lack of back-channel communication, increases the risk of miscalculation and escalation.
Putin's Serious Warnings and Russia's Advanced Weaponry
- Putin's warnings should be taken literally; he means what he says.
- Russia possesses advanced weaponry, like the Oreshnik missile system, that the West cannot counter.