Economist Jeffrey Sachs: U.S.-Israeli "War of Choice," Assault on U.N. Charter Could Lead to WWIII
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Takeaways
- ❖The U.S. and Israel are committing 'flagrant aggression' against Iran, directly violating Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the UN Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force.
- ❖Claims of self-defense under Article 51 are false; these are 'wars of choice' not justified by international law.
- ❖The U.S. has a historical pattern of destabilizing Iran, including the 1953 CIA-led coup, arming Iraq in the 1980s, and withdrawing from the P5+1 nuclear agreement despite Iran's compliance.
- ❖The Trump administration's actions, including assassinations and bombing, are seen as dismantling existing agreements designed to prevent nuclear proliferation and escalating regional conflict.
- ❖This 'brazen fascism' is leading to a regional war, with Israel's actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon cited as further evidence of unchecked aggression.
- ❖The current geopolitical trajectory, driven by leaders like Trump and Netanyahu, risks a global economic calamity and World War III.
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1U.S.-Israeli Actions Constitute Blatant Aggression, Violating UN Charter
Jeffrey Sachs contends that the U.S. and Israel are engaged in a 'war of blatant aggression' against Iran, directly contravening Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the UN Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. He dismisses the U.S. ambassador's invocation of Article 51 (self-defense) as baseless, stating neither country is acting in self-defense.
Sachs explicitly states, 'We have a war of blatant aggression... This is a war of aggression and a war of choice by Israel and the United States. It is in the most blatant frank violation of the UN charter... Article 2, paragraph 4 of the UN charter. Waltz, the US ambassador, says, 'Oh, we're acting under article 51.' That is the uh article on self-defense. The United States is not acting in self-defense. Israel is not acting in self-defense.'
2Historical Pattern of U.S. Destabilization in Iran
Sachs outlines a long history of U.S. intervention and destabilization efforts against Iran. This includes the 1953 CIA-MI6 overthrow of Iran's democratic government, the installation of a police state, arming Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, and continuous efforts to crush Iran's economy through sanctions. He highlights the Trump administration's unilateral withdrawal from the P5+1 nuclear agreement (JCPOA) in 2018, despite Iran's full compliance, as a key act of aggression.
Sachs details: 'In 1953, when Iran had a fully functioning democracy, the CIA and MI6 overthrew the government of Mosedc... We installed a police state... We immediately armed Iraq... to go to war with Iran... When that war ended in 1988, the United States continued... to do everything possible to destabilize the Iranian government, to crush the economy... Netanyahu and Trump ripped up the agreement.'
3Risk of World War III and Economic Calamity Driven by 'Malignant Narcissists'
Sachs warns that the current 'brazen fascism' and unchecked aggression, particularly from leaders like Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, are leading the world towards a potential World War III and a profound global economic crisis. He criticizes the militarization of U.S. society and the lack of democratic oversight, where Congress avoids decisions on war.
Sachs states, 'I think, probably into World War II. And if it doesn't do that, it's going to put us into an economic calamity worldwide.' He later adds, 'It will lead to world war the way we're going because we have two malignant narcissists Netanyahu and Trump that are leading us to disaster.' He also notes, 'No one asks the American people about whether to go to war or not. and our Congress doesn't want to have anything to do with this.'
Lessons
- Challenge official narratives regarding international conflicts, particularly those framed as 'self-defense,' by examining historical contexts and adherence to international law.
- Recognize the potential for political rhetoric to escalate conflicts, especially when leaders are described as 'malignant narcissists' who disregard international norms.
- Consider the long-term economic and geopolitical consequences of military actions and sanctions, as they can lead to global instability and economic crises.
Quotes
"We have a war of blatant aggression that is going to put the entire world into a disaster. This is a war of aggression and a war of choice by Israel and the United States. It is in the most blatant frank violation of the UN charter."
"This is the most blatant and brazen assault on UN the UN charter and international law since it was founded in 1945. Even in the Iraq war and other US war and Israeli wars of choice, they faked it at least here. They don't even fake it. They just are blatant aggressors with no justification at all."
"This is so out of control without any logic, any rationality, even a not any humane, moral, legal justification whatsoever. We have not seen anything like this since uh the fascists of World War II."
"It will lead to world war the way we're going because we have two malignant narcissists Netanyahu and Trump that are leading us to disaster."
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