

Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast
Glenn Diesen
Russian foreign policy, Geoeconomics & Eurasian integration
Books by Professor Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL
Books by Professor Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL
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Sep 16, 2025 • 24min
Dmitry Polyanskiy: Drones in Poland & Preventing Nuclear War
Dmitry Polyanskiy is the First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations. Polyanskiy argues that the drones entering Poland were a Ukrainian false-flag operation that threatens escalation. The Russia-US diplomacy is not limited to the proxy war in Ukraine, as arms control agreements are collapsing and success at these talks is vital to prevent nuclear 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/Diesen79Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

Sep 15, 2025 • 46min
Douglas Macgregor: 500 Years of Dominance Have Come to an End
Douglas Macgregor, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and advisor to the Secretary of Defense, discusses the decline of Western dominance and the urgent need for the West to adapt. He critiques militarized foreign policies and emphasizes the growing nationalism in Europe, urging a shift towards economic priorities and cooperation. Macgregor also addresses the failures of U.S. military interventions, advocating for demilitarization and rebuilding trust through commerce. This conversation highlights the disconnect between political elites and citizens, prompting a rethink of strategies in a multipolar world.

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Sep 13, 2025 • 47min
Lawrence Wilkerson: America Is Retrenching & Alliances Fall Apart
Lawrence Wilkerson, a retired Colonel and former Chief of Staff to the US Secretary of State, shares insights on America's declining influence in global affairs. He discusses the implications of leaked documents revealing a shift in U.S. alliances and security commitments, particularly regarding Israel and Gulf allies. Wilkerson warns of the economic and political challenges mirroring the fall of the Roman Empire and explores the rising tensions surrounding Europe’s independent security strategies and the war against Russia, prompting critical reflections on international relations.

Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 8min
Jacques Baud: The West Is Dying From Ideological Fundamentalism
Jacques Baud, a former Swiss military intelligence analyst and seasoned author, discusses the West's struggle to adapt to a shifting global power landscape. He emphasizes the decline of Western dominance and the rise of multipolarity, particularly through alliances like BRICS. Baud critiques Western interventions, like those in Ukraine and Libya, for exacerbating instability. He argues for a rethinking of governance, advocating for dialogue and collaboration over confrontation, while analyzing the diverse perceptions of democracy worldwide.

Sep 11, 2025 • 46min
Chas Freeman: The Old World Is Dying, the New World Struggles to Be Born
Chas Freeman, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense and Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, dives into the turbulent shift from 1990s optimism to today's chaos. He discusses rising global powers reshaping international relations, particularly the BRICS alliance's potential to challenge U.S. dominance. Freeman critiques the declining influence of the West while highlighting Asia's ascendance and the new multinational order. He also delves into Iran's geopolitical struggles under sanctions and the implications of emerging currencies, particularly the yuan.

Sep 11, 2025 • 47min
Alex Krainer: Economic Collapse & Civil War Fears in Europe
Alex Krainer is a market analyst, author & former hedge fund manager. Krainer discusses the economic crisis in Europe and growing fears of Civil War in places like France and the UK.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

Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
Mike Benz: How NGOs and the CIA Hijacked Ukraine
Mike Benz, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. State Department, explores the impact of NGOs backed by intelligence agencies on Ukraine's civil society. He delves into how substantial U.S. funding influences local politics and shapes foreign policy narratives under the guise of humanitarian efforts. Benz highlights George Soros's role in American politics, the control exerted over media in Ukraine, and the profound effects of U.S. interventions on the country's educational and cultural landscape, revealing the complexities of foreign influence in domestic affairs.

Sep 9, 2025 • 46min
Brian Berletic: NATO Panics as Ukraine Frontlines Collapse
Brian Berletic is a former US Marine, author, international relations expert and host of the New Atlas. Berletic discusses the collapse of the frontlines in Ukraine, which results in NATO simultaneously seeking to escalate and pushing for a freeze on the frontlines. 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

Sep 8, 2025 • 31min
Seyed M. Marandi: Expect Strategic Ambiguity on Iran's Nuclear Program
Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi argues that it is reasonable to expect more strategic ambiguity on Iran's nuclear program as a result of the attack on Iran and the possibility of future attacks.Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

Sep 7, 2025 • 1h 4min
John Mearsheimer: West's Failure to Adjust to a Multipolar World
John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982. Prof. Mearsheimer discusses the West's failure to adjust to a multipolar world as the source of its decline.Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79 Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f


