Geopolitical Economy Report

EU foreign-policy chief Josep Borrell discusses the West's 'double standards' on Ukraine, Israel, Iraq, and climate change. Admits hypocrisy in valuing Ukrainian lives over Palestinians. Talks about China's challenge to Western dominance and the end of US hegemony. Highlights multipolarity in global politics and Europe's reliance on China and Russia for prosperity.

Explore Donald Trump's warmongering foreign policy as president, from supporting Israel and Ukraine to aggressive actions against China, Russia, Palestine, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Bolivia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. Discover Trump's controversial proposals to bomb Russia and China, his tearing up of arms treaties, and his plans to attack Mexico. Delve into his support for right-wing coups in Latin America, alliance with the deep state, and portrayal as a war criminal with ties to big capital.

Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss how Western governments prioritize warmongering over democratic values to expand their proxy war against Russia. They explore the historical context of conflicts, the shift towards cooperative diplomacy, and concerns about nuclear war risks.

The podcast discusses how the UK's new PM Keir Starmer is closely tied to British intelligence and US government, being backed by big business interests after media attacks on Jeremy Corbyn. It explores Starmer's neoliberal policies, shady connections, and the coup against Corbyn, highlighting the oligarchy nature of British politics.

Political economist Radhika Desai discusses how corporations have overtaken Western governments. Topics include neoliberalism myths, corporate power dynamics, pseudo civic neoliberalism, influence on globalization, and industrial policies in response to China's rise.

Ben Norton discusses China's socialist market economy, focusing on state-owned enterprises, poverty reduction, and the role of billionaires. Contrasts US financial capitalism with China's emphasis on common prosperity over stock market speculation.

Journalist Ben Norton discusses Western complicity in Israel's war crimes in Gaza, highlighting UN's call to stop arms transfers. BlackRock and Wall Street banks profit from Israel. US states invest in Israeli bonds. Biden continues arming Israel despite media claims.

Economists Radhika Desai and Prabhat Patnaik discuss India's 2024 election, analyzing economic challenges like unemployment and rising inequality under PM Modi's neoliberal model. They explore potential scenarios for the current government and contrast it with a proposed welfare-focused strategy for economic growth.

Ben Norton, an analyst, discusses the global trend of de-dollarization, highlighting examples worldwide. The IMF recognizes the decline in dollar dominance, attributing it to Western sanctions and central banks diversifying into gold. The US Federal Reserve reluctantly acknowledges de-dollarization but minimizes its significance, emphasizing the challenges ahead.

Ben Norton, analyst of UN legal experts' statements, discusses the UN report accusing Israel of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Topics include the Israeli army being labeled 'criminal', ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, genocide in Gaza, Israel disregarding Hague rulings, and the issue of false equivalence in the conflict.