Interviews 02

Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Markets on Edge: Persian Gulf & Red Sea Threat Intensifies
Economists Richard D. Wolff and Michael Hudson dissect the incoherence of Trump's tariff policies, the shifting global power dynamics, and the underlying economic motivations behind US foreign policy in the Middle East and Europe.

Alex Krainer: Iran Vows to Open The Gates Of Hell Going On ‘OFFENSIVE AIR DEFENSE’
Geopolitical analyst Alex Krainer argues that former President Trump is strategically resisting pressure from the Israeli lobby and US deep state to avoid war with Iran, recognizing that US interests are adversarial to Israel's and that a regional war would be catastrophic.

Matthew Hoh: Is Netanyahu Pushing the US Into War With Iran?
Matthew Hoh asserts that while Benjamin Netanyahu pressures Donald Trump for war with Iran, the ultimate decision rests with Trump, who is currently playing for time due to insufficient US military capabilities in the region and a history of failed interventions.
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