Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast

My interview on The Jay Martin Show to unpack the decline of Western-led institutions, the rise of geoeconomic blocs, and why outdated power structures are fueling global instability: Do institutions like the UN, NATO, and the G7 still matter in a world that’s rapidly shifting toward multipolarity?

Royal Navy Commodore Steve Jermy commanded warships in the 5th Destroyer Squadron and Britain's Fleet Air Arm. He served in the Falklands War and in the Adriatic for the Bosnian and Kosovo campaigns. Then retired after an operational tour, in 2007, as Strategy Director in the British Embassy in Afghanistan. He is the author of the book: "Strategy for Action: Using Force Wisely in the 21st Century".https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strategy-Action-Using-Wisely-Century/dp/1908134003Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL

Retired Lt. Col. Daniel Davis, a four-time combat veteran and truth-teller, shares insights on Russia's military strategies. He analyzes Russia’s deployment of Oreshnik missiles, predicting their use in response to attacks on civilian vessels. Davis warns of escalating tensions as Ukraine nears military exhaustion and emphasizes the risks of European intervention in Odessa. He argues that provocative Western rhetoric could backfire, leading to a wider conflict. The conversation is a sobering look at the precarious balance of power in the region.

Jiang Xueqin, an academic and commentator known for his forecasts on geopolitics, shares his insights on the rising risks of global conflict. He argues that historical patterns and game theory reveal a creeping likelihood of World War III, largely fueled by US national interests and the revival of territorial doctrines. Jiang highlights the precarious situation in Ukraine, the escalating tensions in the Middle East, and the role of Iran in Eurasian dynamics. He warns that limited military actions often spiral into broader wars, tracing parallels with past power shifts.

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Chas Freeman, a retired diplomat and former U.S. ambassador, discusses the decline of maritime freedom and its potential to incite wars. He highlights the implications of U.S. retrenchment on global trade and the enforcement of international law. Freeman critiques actions labeled as piracy and the erosion of legal norms since WWII, particularly in the South China Sea. He warns of possible future conflicts between great powers over navigation rights and emphasizes the need for new rules regarding fisheries and pollution as tensions rise in maritime spaces.

Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Asset Management and host of his own show, shares insights on the looming debt and dollar crisis. He critiques Trump-era economic policies, emphasizing their role in rising inflation. Schiff argues that inflation is essentially a hidden tax, eroding purchasing power, and warns that traditional measurements understate reality. He advocates for investing in real assets and precious metals as safeguards against the coming crisis, while cautioning about vulnerable asset bubbles like tech stocks and housing.

Gilbert Doctorow, an insightful historian and analyst renowned for his expertise on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, delves into pressing geopolitical issues. He discusses the EU's deviation from its own rules regarding frozen Russian assets, and warns of potential military escalations from Putin as diplomatic efforts falter. The conversation explores Trump's unpredictable maneuvers and internal Kremlin dynamics, while highlighting the broader implications for Ukraine's stability and European politics. Doctorow's perspectives offer a thought-provoking analysis of this complex landscape.

Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst with 27 years of experience, delves into the impending collapse of NATO and the EU. He critiques the new U.S. national security strategy and discusses the shift in priorities affecting U.S.-Russia relations. McGovern highlights the consequences of NATO expansion and argues that it pushed Russia closer to China. He also explores the dynamics of recent Berlin talks and predicts that NATO may fracture, necessitating new European security guarantees. His insights on Ukraine's military logistics and informal diplomacy add depth to the conversation.

In this engaging discussion, Stanislav Krapivnik, a former US Army officer and military-political expert from Lugansk, analyzes the transformative impact of the Ukraine conflict on Russia. He highlights the dynamics of attrition warfare, the complexities of European involvement, and the morale among Russian troops. Krapivnik also argues that the war has spurred a civilizational shift, pushing Russia away from the West. He stresses the risks of escalation if Europe intervenes and critiques the superficial nature of current diplomatic efforts.