Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast

Yanis Varoufakis, former Greek finance minister and author, discusses his provocative book on the concept of technofeudalism. He asserts that capitalism has been replaced by digital platforms extracting rents from users, creating 'cloud fiefdoms.' Varoufakis explores how these platforms avoid taxes and threaten democracy, reducing individuals to digital serfs. He also discusses potential solutions like interoperability and social ownership, warning of the inherent instability of concentrated tech power. His insights challenge our understanding of power in the modern age.

Sean Foo, a financial analyst and China expert, dives deep into the complexities of the US-China economic war. He explains how China's strategies safeguard its chip market and boost AI profitability through domestic demand. Foo highlights the unintended consequences of US tariffs, which are harming American jobs and increasing costs. He discusses the challenges the US faces in securing critical minerals and the backlash allies encounter when shifting production. The conversation also touches on the rise of alternative currencies, particularly within BRICS, and warns against EU sanctions on China.

Anatol Lieven, Director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute and a former Georgetown professor, dives into the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic. He highlights how climate change is transforming the region, creating new strategic challenges. The conversation touches on the collapse of Arctic exceptionalism, the militarization by NATO, and China's role in Arctic affairs. Lieven argues that while war is unlikely, the risks of climate-driven disasters pose a more immediate threat than geopolitical rivalries.

rof. Michael Hudson, a world-renowned classical economist, discusses how the US is extracting tribute from its allies.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GDiesen1Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

Harald Kujat, a retired four-star general and former head of the German Armed Forces, dives deep into the complexities of the Ukraine conflict. He reveals how post-Cold War missteps and the 2014 coup led to a proxy war, challenging the narrative of an unprovoked invasion. Kujat discusses how Western interventions sabotaged peace talks in Istanbul and warns about the unrealistic expectations of a military victory for Ukraine. He emphasizes the risks of escalation and Europe's hardline stance, suggesting that the path to peace is fraught with political illusions.

Gilbert Doctorow, a historian and international affairs analyst, delves into Europe's ongoing decline and its complex geopolitical landscape. He discusses leadership failures across the continent and the increasing dependence on the U.S. France's political fragility stems from unpopular policies and defense spending issues. Doctorow critiques EU centralization and suggests Europe could prosper by moving away from its reliance on a 'Russian boogeyman.' He also explores rising populism and the potential for a significant shift in European realism following battlefield outcomes.

In this discussion, economist Jeffrey Sachs, renowned for his expertise in global development and geopolitics, dives into the escalating tensions between the US and China over Taiwan. He explores the parallels with Ukraine, emphasizing how the U.S. commitment to Taiwanese secession could provoke conflict. Sachs also shares insights into China's historical grievances and strategic positioning, warning that reckless policies could transform Taiwan into a volatile flashpoint between the superpowers. A captivating analysis of international relations and the precarious balance of power!

Larry Johnson is a former intelligence analyst at the CIA, who also worked at the US State Department's Office of Counterterrorism. Johnson discusses the backlash from Israel's strike on Qatar and the self-delusion within the West as the proxy war in Ukraine is being lost.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

Scott Ritter is a former Major, Intelligence Officer, US Marine, and UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter argues that the war rhetoric between Russia and NATO has escalated to dramatic levels following the drone incident in Poland.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

Ian Proud argues that the Europeans are stuck in a pattern of doubling down on failed policies toward Russia, and he explores the roots of this lack of political imagination. 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/Diesen79Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f