Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast

Explore the fascinating transition from a Western-centric world to a new focus on Eurasian cooperation. Discover how Russia's pivot to the East redefined its relationships and strategies after 2014. Learn about the historical significance of the Silk Road's collapse and how land connectivity now challenges maritime dominance. Dive into the geopolitical implications of China's Belt and Road Initiative and the rise of multipolarity. Uncover the role of institutions like the EEU and BRICS in shaping a diversified Eurasian future.

Colonel Jacques Baud, a retired Swiss Army intelligence analyst and author, delves into the EU's strategic shortcomings and its panic-driven policies. He critiques immature European leadership and their fixation on Russia, highlighting missed diplomatic opportunities. Baud explains the implications of Russia's new nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, emphasizing its game-changing potential. He advocates for balanced foreign policy that harmonizes defense and diplomacy, warning against Europe's reckless militarization amidst rising global tensions.

Robert Barnes, an American trial lawyer and political commentator, dives into the essence of populism in the U.S. He reveals how 'America First' is a strategic retreat from empire, aiming to restore the Republic’s core values. The discussion includes the challenges of breaking free from perpetual war and the influence of a bureaucratic deep state. Barnes critically examines the complexities surrounding Trump’s control, and the implications of foreign entanglements on domestic policy, revealing a poignant critique of current U.S. foreign relations.

Sean Foo, a financial analyst and China expert, delves into the complex web of U.S.-China relations, focusing on supply-chain conflicts and economic warfare. He explains the impact of U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil and their ripple effects on allies like China and India. Foo discusses how China is forming alternative financial infrastructures to counter U.S. leverage, especially in semiconductors and rare earths. The conversation touches on Europe's hesitations regarding sanctions and the implications for global industrial dynamics, revealing the intricate balance of coercion and reputation in economic statecraft.

Dr. Gilbert Doctorow discusses how Russia allowed its deterrence to be weakened in the hope of finding a political settlement with Trump. As NATO escalates and the diplomatic path has died, pressure mounts on Putin to respond more forcefully to restore Russia's deterrent.Gilbert Doctorow's new book "War Diaries. Volume 1: The Russia-Ukraine War, 2022-2023" is now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/War-Diaries-Russia-Ukraine-2022-2023/dp/B0F9VK1WM2 Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenSupport the research of Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

In this engaging discussion, Chas Freeman, a former U.S. diplomat with extensive experience in defense and Middle East affairs, shares his insights on the decline of Western dominance after 500 years. He explores the transition from unipolar hegemony to a multinodal order, highlighting leadership vacuums and regional power shifts. Freeman critiques Europe’s dependency on U.S. security and discusses how post-Cold War militarism took hold, as well as the role of sanctions in shaping global relationships.

Scott Ritter is a former Major, Intelligence Officer, US Marine, and UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter argues that as NATO (especially Britain) continues to escalate and diplomacy goes nowhere, Russia will be more prepared to go up the escalation ladderFollow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenSupport the research of Prof. Glenn Diesen:PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesen Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

Lieutenant General Bertrand de La Chesnais of the French Armed Forces served in many operational theatres and had several high-level roles within the French military establishment. Lieutenant General Bertrand de La Chesnais discusses the failure of Western policies toward Russia and the possibility of disaster by continuing to go down the same path. The risks are growing, and Europe continues to posture despite the disasters that await it if it escalates further. Reality must reassert itself, which entails Ukraine functioning as a neutral buffer and recognising that Russia must have a seat at the table in Europe. This means that the entire format for a federalised Europe must be reconsidered, which has also undermined the traditional nation-state. Europe must rebuild itself rather than drag the rest of the world into its decline. Europe should clean its own house first and reverse the decline caused by debt, deindustrialization, social disorientation, loss of values, and poor education.

Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel and former senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Col. Macgregor argues that Trump is becoming more unhinged, Europe is fragmenting, and NATO escalates the war on Russia to avoid defeat.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenSupport the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute, dives into China’s economic strategies and the pivotal role of rare earth minerals in global supply chains. He discusses how China strengthens its position by limiting access to these critical materials, while also highlighting the risks of such maneuvers prompting countries to diversify away from reliance on China. Tangen critiques Western reactions and explores the implications of shifting to a multipolar economic landscape, shedding light on the complexities of global trade and national security.