Interviews 02
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump Caves Under Pressure — Iran’s Capabilities Now Bigger Than Ever
Col. Larry Wilkerson asserts that US-Iran tensions are primarily a dangerous bluff by Trump, heavily influenced by Israel's destabilizing agenda, while the Ukraine war serves US interests to cripple Russia, ultimately benefiting China.
Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: If War Starts… Iran’s Retaliation Could Be DEVASTATING
A US attack on Iran is unlikely due to Iran's overwhelming military deterrence, regional alliances, and the devastating global economic consequences, despite persistent efforts to provoke conflict.
Alastair Crooke: Systemic Collapse Explained: Why Two Fronts Matter
Alastair Crooke dissects the failed US-Israeli covert operations in Iran, revealing how internal Iranian resilience and a fragile global bond market are reshaping American foreign policy calculations.
Alex Krainer: This Military Comeback Changes Everything
Alex Krainer argues that the Trump administration is systematically dismantling the post-World War II global order, creating a chaotic but potentially multipolar world, while navigating complex geopolitical pressures from factions within the US, UK, and Israel.
Paul Craig Roberts: Full Scale Chaos: How We Got Here So Fast
Paul Craig Roberts argues that US foreign policy, driven by Israeli interests and neoconservative global hegemony, is pushing the world towards a dangerous escalation by targeting Iran to destabilize Russia and disrupt China's economic ambitions.
Larry C. Johnson & Pepe Escobar: Iran’s Ultimate Defense Plan: The End of Conventional War?
This episode dissects a failed US-led hybrid intelligence operation against Iran, revealing a coordinated economic attack, propaganda campaign, and internal destabilization efforts, alongside a critical analysis of US-Europe relations and the challenges of de-dollarization.
Col. Daniel Davis: Trump’s Venezuela Disaster - Greenland Proves NATO Is Collapsing
Colonel Daniel Davis dissects the Trump administration's aggressive, transactional foreign policy, arguing it lacks coherence, risks global conflict, and is based on a dangerous overestimation of US military capabilities.
Scott Ritter & Pepe Escobar: Trump’s Venezuela Strategy Is Falling Apart
Scott Ritter and Pepe Escobar dissect the Trump administration's aggressive foreign policy, framing recent actions in Venezuela and against Russia as illegal acts of piracy and war, driven by a 'might makes right' doctrine and a strategy to control global resources.
Larry C. Johnson: Maduro’s Kidnapping Could Trigger a Massive US Backlash
Larry C. Johnson argues that the 'kidnapping' of Venezuelan President Maduro was a staged event, part of a US strategy to secure oil resources as a prelude to an Israeli-led attack on Iran, aiming to maintain global financial dominance against rising BRICS influence.
Andrei Martyanov: IT’S ALL OVER… Iran & Russia Just Went ALL IN
Andrei Martyanov asserts that the West's geopolitical and military dominance is over, with Russia and its allies consolidating power against a declining, irrational, and militarily weak NATO.
Alex Krainer: This Changes Everything: A Massive Military Comeback Is Underway
Geopolitical analyst Alex Krainer argues that the Trump administration is orchestrating a fundamental shift in global power dynamics, aiming to dismantle the existing 'rules-based order' by weakening NATO and the EU, fostering US-Russia cooperation, and re-evaluating US alliances in the Middle East.
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