Van Jackson

Van Jackson, a leading left foreign policy expert, discusses the potential foreign policy of a left-wing government in the U.S. He explores how a progressive perspective differs from traditional liberal internationalism, delving into issues like human rights abuses, Ukraine, and global insecurity. Jackson challenges the predominant hawkish views in DC think tanks and advocates for a more nuanced approach to international relations.

Van Jackson, a Professor of International Relations at Victoria University of Wellington, critiques the latest U.S. National Security Strategy's contradictions. He discusses how ideology mixes with military ambition and the implications for global relations. Jackson highlights the document's imperialistic undertones, especially regarding Latin America and Venezuela, and examines the challenges of military interventions in defeating cartels. The conversation reveals the complex dynamics of U.S. foreign policy amid rising tensions with China and shifting geopolitical landscapes.

Jacob talks with Dr. Van Jackson, an influential international relations scholar focusing on East Asian and Pacific security. They delve into the volatility of U.S. foreign policy, labeling the Trump era as a counter-revolutionary oligarchy. Van critiques both major parties for risking diversionary wars amid legitimacy crises. The dialogue navigates the geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel, and China, and explores possibilities for a 'win-win-win' scenario on the Korean Peninsula as U.S. troop withdrawal from South Korea is contemplated.