Geopolitical Economy Report

Western media outlets have absurdly claimed China's economy is collapsing, due to a crisis in the real estate sector. But in reality, this is part of an intentional transition away from infrastructure, toward more investment in technological production. Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=VlXUy65hqv4 Check out our related video "How China became the world's industrial superpower - and why the US is desperate to stop it": https://youtube.com/watch?v=BT7Th2aV0wM

Ben Norton, an accomplished journalist, dives into the tumultuous geopolitical landscape of 2023. He discusses the escalating conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, highlighting the humanitarian crises involved. The expansion of BRICS and the trend towards de-dollarization signal shifting global power dynamics. Norton also addresses inflation concerns, bank failures, and the impacts of crypto fraud. With a focus on US-China tensions and political upheavals in Latin America, he provides a comprehensive overview of a year filled with significant economic and geopolitical shifts.

Analysis of the geopolitical dynamics of the Israel-Gaza conflict, including the growing regional implications and international support for Palestinians. Discussion on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the United Nations' call for a ceasefire. Exploration of the political forces supporting Palestinians, including Iran, resistance movements in Lebanon and Iraq, and the Yemeni Houthi movement. Examination of the war in Yemen, the political division and proxy conflict, and the resistance against colonialism and US imperialism. Overview of resistance forces in Lebanon, Morocco's occupation, and Algeria's potential involvement with the Polisario Front.

Journalist Ben Norton discusses the backfiring of Western sanctions on Europe, accelerating Russia's integration with Asia. The podcast explores the consequences for Germany's manufacturing and energy dependence, as well as the changing dynamics of the global economy with the rise of the BRICS bloc.

Despite US President Biden's claims to the contrary, the Gaza death toll reported by the Palestinian health ministry is accurate, according to peer-reviewed articles by scientists in leading medical journal The Lancet. Meanwhile, Israel is massacring civilians - including some of its own. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=faNjI2bIIpc

Political economists discuss the contradictions and persistence of neoliberalism, exploring its impact on workers, the privatization of natural monopolies, and the fight between socialism and neoliberalism. They also examine capitalism's golden age, the illusion of neoliberalism's benefits, and the globalized Cold War between the United States and alternative systems.

The US military has illegally occupied Syrian sovereign territory since 2014, preventing Damascus from accessing its own oil and wheat fields. The Senate voted 13-84, rejecting a resolution to withdraw US troops. Journalist Ben Norton analyzes the situation. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=UyZb-DKR1fw Sources and links here: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/12/12/us-troops-occupy-syria-oil-congress-withdraw

The US government has paralyzed the United Nations, voting against the rest of the world and preventing peace in Gaza by vetoing three different resolutions in the Security Council. Meanwhile, Washington continues selling weapons to Israel. Journalist Ben Norton explains the scandal. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=mD9AQfperGc Check out our related reports: - US blocks peace in Gaza, supporting Israel's genocidal war on civilians: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/10/22/us-peace-gaza-israel-genocide - US votes against world as UN condemns Israel's illegal settlements in occupied Palestine and Syria: https://youtube.com/watch?v=daKuVX1eQSM - US votes against peace in Gaza, defying vast majority of planet at UN: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vph4YDi17Ps

The US Congress is backing Israel's plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza and expel the indigenous population to Egypt, Turkey, Iraq, and Yemen. Meanwhile, Israel kills 700 Palestinians per day, with billions of dollars worth of US weapons. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=GwGtcl3q2xw

Russia wanted to sign a peace deal with Ukraine in March 2022, but NATO countries sabotaged it, according to Germany's former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and the parliamentary faction leader of Zelensky's political party, Davyd Arakhamia. Journalist Ben Norton reviews the evidence. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=TkpKx6oMN0s Check out our related report from 2022 - "West killed peace proposal to end Ukraine war, Russia supported negotiated settlement": https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2022/09/03/west-peace-proposal-ukraine-russia