Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast

Ian Proud argues that the liberal and "ethical" policies introduced in the 1990s have created an irrational foreign policy consisting of moral crusades without dissent, while domestically the important role of nationalism has been undermined. The failed proxy war in Ukraine could cause a shift in British policy by ending the former 25-30 years of idealist internationalism. We discussed these issues, which Proud outlined in his article "Britain Remains Cursed by Bipolar Diplomacy": https://thepeacemonger.substack.com/p/britain-remains-cursed-by-bipolarIan Proud was a member of His Majesty's Diplomatic Service from 1999 to 2023. Ian was a senior officer at the British Embassy in Moscow from July 2014 to February 2019, at a time when UK-Russia relations were particularly tense. He performed a number of roles in Moscow, including as Head of Chancery, Economic Counsellor - in charge of advising UK Ministers on economic sanctions - Chair of the Crisis Committee, Director of the Diplomatic Academy for Eastern Europe and Central Asia and Vice Chair of the Board at the Anglo-American School. 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/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

Dr. Gilbert Doctorow discusses the significance of the Alaska meeting and what appears to have been agreed. Most importantly, Trump has agreed to the Russian position that a peace agreement that resolves the political disputes is required rather than an "unconditional ceasefire". 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 channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

Ray McGovern discusses the lost art of Kremlinology, which has been replaced by ideological media and analysis. McGovern was a CIA intelligence analyst for 27 years, chaired the National Intelligence Estimates and participated in preparing the President's Daily Brief.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/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

Pascal Lottaz, an associate professor at Kyoto University and host of the Neutrality Studies podcast, dives into the shifting dynamics of US-Russia relations. He discusses how both nations are moving away from Europe, seeking to build new partnerships amidst geopolitical chaos. The conversation highlights historical mistrust, the impact of the Ukraine conflict, and the evolving roles of diplomacy and security. Lottaz emphasizes the need for a collaborative, multipolar approach to stabilize relations and ensure mutual security.

Michael von der Schulenburg is a seasoned German EU Parliament member and former UN diplomat with 34 years of experience. He reveals why the Alaska meeting could be a turning point in international relations, emphasizing the critical need for trust in diplomacy. Schulenburg warns against self-righteous attitudes that hinder conflict resolution, particularly in the context of the Ukraine crisis. He advocates for a reevaluation of U.S. foreign policies and a strategic shift for Europe to ensure constructive engagement with Asia while avoiding militarization.

Warwick Powell is an Adjunct Professor at the University of the Queensland University of Technology, and a Senior Fellow at the Teihe Institute. Powell discusses the US demanding commitments from Japan and Australia to fight China in a potential future war.Book: https://www.routledge.com/China-Trust-and-Digital-Supply-Chains-Dynamics-of-a-Zero-Trust-World/Powell/p/book/9781032026831?srFollow Warwick Powell's Substack: https://warwickpowell.substack.com/aboutFollow 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/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

Larry Johnson is a former intelligence analyst at the CIA, who also worked at the US State Department's Office of Counterterrorism. Johnson discusses what to expect from the meeting in Alaska aimed at ending the war.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/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

Ambassador Chas Freeman discusses the role of the US in the world after the Ukraine War. Ambassador Freeman is a career diplomat (retired) who was Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs from 1993-94, earning the highest public service awards of the Department of Defense for his roles in designing a NATO-centered post-Cold War European security system and in reestablishing defense and military relations with China. He served as U. S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm). He was Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs during the historic U.S. mediation of Namibian independence from South Africa and Cuban troop withdrawal from Angola.

Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel and former advisor to the Secretary of Defense. Col. Magregor explains how the Ukrainian army and society exhausted itself, and why NATO has also reached the end of the line.

Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi outlines Iran's concerns with the recent US-negotiated peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which includes US control over Syunik Road for 99 Years - on Iran's border. WIll this be used for economic containment or another military strike on Iran?