Jeffrey Sachs: WE ARE IN WORLD WAR

Jeffrey Sachs argues that Israel's recent actions have plunged the world into what he considers the early stages of World War III and a significant economic crisis. He frames this as a 'complete madness' enabled by the US's broader hegemonic project.

Sachs states, 'Israel has just plunged the world into probably the third world war but into a phenomenal economic crisis. This is the timing, the instigation is Israel's... the US goes along with it is because it's completely coherent with the US hegemonic project.'

The hosts contend that a modern 'World War' will not resemble WWI or WWII but rather the current landscape of interconnected proxy conflicts. Due to nuclear deterrence, direct superpower engagement is avoided, leading to globalized regional conflicts where major powers support opposing factions.

One host states, 'World War II is going to look like World War II... is preposterous. It is going to look actually exactly like it does right now. You and I consider the Ukraine war to be a proxy conflict. Yes. Well, that okay, that is a global conflict because all of NATO, the United States, sanctions, the entire economic system, all of these US institutions which were designed post World War II were leveraged against Russia. That it literally to me is basically warfare.'

US intelligence reports indicate a growing alignment against US interests, with Russia providing intelligence to Iran regarding American troop movements, and China potentially offering financial assistance and missile components. This suggests a coordinated response to US actions in the Middle East.

Reports indicate 'Russia is providing Iran with intel... about the locations and movements of American troops, ships, and aircraft.' Additionally, 'China may be preparing to provide Iran with financial assistance, spare parts, and missile components.'

The hosts argue that the US's response to its declining superpower status is not accommodation but an aggressive pursuit of global dominance, characterized by a massive defense budget and interventionist policies outside its traditional hemisphere. This 'law of the jungle' approach is seen as intentionally pushing other significant powers into direct conflict.

One host states, 'It becomes clear that the point is to dominate the entire world... The response is, 'No, we're going to have a $1.5 trillion defense budget and we are going to dominate the entire world. We're going to do whatever we want to whoever we want. No holds barred. Law of the jungle.''

Key US allies like South Korea and Japan are experiencing significant economic harm (e.g., stock market downturns, oil supply disruptions) due to the instability in the Middle East, which the hosts attribute to US policy. They argue Washington is prioritizing Israel over the economic and security interests of these crucial global partners.

One host notes, 'Our actual allies, like really good allies, South Korea and Japan, their stock market, South Korea's stock market is down 14%. Japan is down like eight. It's a disaster. The vast majority of their oil comes from the Middle East. Their economies are getting hammered... and those people are hung left out to dry by Washington.'