Judging Freedom Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : Is Trump Planning More Wars?
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Dec 2, 2025 Jeffrey Sachs, an esteemed economist and professor known for his insights on global conflicts and economics, discusses relatable international issues. He tackles Israel's ambitions in Gaza and questions Trump's capability to broker peace. Sachs critiques the military-industrial complex for perpetuating war and explores the impact of NATO expansion on the Ukraine conflict. He also delves into U.S. interests in Venezuela, presenting it as a complex backdrop of oil politics and historical regime-change failures.
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U.S. Holds The Key To Israel-Palestine Peace
- Israel seeks permanent control over Palestinian lands and continues wide-scale violence and dispossession.
- Jeffrey Sachs argues U.S. policy, not Israel, holds the key to peace because Israel is unwilling to pursue a political solution.
Two-State Pathblocked Domestically
- A political solution (two states) is the only path to disarm Hamas and lasting peace, but Trump hasn't backed it.
- Sachs notes U.S. public opinion favors recognizing a Palestinian state, yet powerful lobbies could block action.
Global Consensus Vs. Israeli Politics
- Israeli society is demoralized and deeply divided but lacks leadership pushing for a political settlement.
- Sachs highlights a global consensus for Palestinian statehood and Israel returning to 1967 borders, blocked mainly by the U.S.
