Interviews 02

Interviews 02

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Larry Johnson: "ENOUGH!" - Vice President JD Vance SLAMS Netanyahu's Government in Heated Rant
US Foreign PolicyMiddle East GeopoliticsIsrael-US Relations

Larry Johnson: "ENOUGH!" - Vice President JD Vance SLAMS Netanyahu's Government in Heated Rant

JD Vance delivered a stark warning to Israel's cabinet, emphasizing US indispensable support and the severe economic consequences driving a shift in US policy towards the Middle East, including a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran.

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Prof. David N. Gibbs: BREAKING: Trump & Iran Confirm the MoU Is Closer Than Ever
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictUS Foreign Policy

Prof. David N. Gibbs: BREAKING: Trump & Iran Confirm the MoU Is Closer Than Ever

Professor David N. Gibbs analyzes the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, the potential for a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, and the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, highlighting Iran's strategic upper hand and the decline of US hegemony.

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John Helmer: PUTIN'S CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE?
Russia-Ukraine WarRussian PoliticsGeopolitics

John Helmer: PUTIN'S CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE?

Veteran journalist John Helmer argues that Vladimir Putin faces a crisis of confidence, stemming from his indecisive leadership, reliance on distrusted oligarchs for negotiations, and a disconnect between his actions and the desires of the Russian public and military.

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Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Free Fall on All Fronts
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictIran Nuclear Program

Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Free Fall on All Fronts

Ambassador Chas Freeman details Israel's rapid decline in global public opinion and the escalating regional conflicts, predicting a significant shift in Middle Eastern power dynamics with Iran emerging as a dominant force.

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John Helmer: Iran’s Unthinkable Move Triggers US & Israel – The Middle East Will Never Be the Same
GeopoliticsUS ElectionsRussian Elections

John Helmer: Iran’s Unthinkable Move Triggers US & Israel – The Middle East Will Never Be the Same

Geopolitical strategist John Helmer breaks down how US and Russian election cycles are directly influencing ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, creating a complex landscape of 'permanent war' driven by domestic political pressures.

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Ray McGovern: Ukraine to Hit Russia from Latvia Territory – Israel Strikes Aid Flotilla Again
GeopoliticsInternational RelationsUS Foreign Policy

Ray McGovern: Ukraine to Hit Russia from Latvia Territory – Israel Strikes Aid Flotilla Again

Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern dissects the complex geopolitical landscape, highlighting shifting alliances, escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the diminishing influence of the United States.

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Matthew Hoh: US Missiles Are GONE – What Pete Hegseth Is Desperately Hiding From You
US Foreign PolicyIran ConflictGlobal Economy

Matthew Hoh: US Missiles Are GONE – What Pete Hegseth Is Desperately Hiding From You

Matthew Hoh dissects the US's failing 21st-century warfare strategy, highlighting how interconnected global economics make distant conflicts directly impact the American homeland, while China leverages development over military might to expand its global influence.

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Larry Johnson: "Totally Unacceptable" – Then Iran Does the UNTHINKABLE (Hezbollah Blasts Iron Dome)
GeopoliticsInternational RelationsMiddle East Conflict

Larry Johnson: "Totally Unacceptable" – Then Iran Does the UNTHINKABLE (Hezbollah Blasts Iron Dome)

US and Israeli military actions in the Middle East have backfired, strengthening Iran and accelerating a global power shift towards a Russia-China-Iran axis, while exposing Western economic and military vulnerabilities.

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Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Launches MASSIVE Air & Ground Assault – Israel’s Buffer Zone Plan Destroyed
GeopoliticsMilitary StrategyMiddle East Conflict

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Launches MASSIVE Air & Ground Assault – Israel’s Buffer Zone Plan Destroyed

Hezbollah's advanced military capabilities and indigenous manufacturing are inflicting heavy losses on Israeli forces, effectively destroying Israel's buffer zone ambitions and reshaping regional power dynamics, while exposing the fragility of Western-backed Arab monarchies.

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John Helmer: Russia Issues URGENT Warning as US–Israel Strikes Escalate
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyIran-US Conflict

John Helmer: Russia Issues URGENT Warning as US–Israel Strikes Escalate

Geopolitical analyst John Helmer details a rapidly deteriorating US-Israel position in the Iran conflict, driven by strategic miscalculations, Trump's perceived erratic behavior, and a shifting global power dynamic that sees even allies distancing themselves from US offensive actions.

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Larry C. Johnson: Iran’s Missiles DEVASTATE Tel Aviv & Haifa as New Supreme Leader Takes Power
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictIran-Israel War

Larry C. Johnson: Iran’s Missiles DEVASTATE Tel Aviv & Haifa as New Supreme Leader Takes Power

Larry Johnson details how Iran's strategic military actions, including devastating missile strikes on Israeli cities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are crippling the global economy and exposing the US and Israel's strategic vulnerabilities.

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Matthew Hoh: The Desperation Play: Why Trump & Netanyahu Need This Iran War
US-Iran WarGeopoliticsMiddle East Conflict

Matthew Hoh: The Desperation Play: Why Trump & Netanyahu Need This Iran War

Matthew Hoh details the US and Israeli-initiated war with Iran, highlighting the Trump administration's profound ineptitude, shifting objectives, and the potential for severe, unintended regional consequences.

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Matthew Hoh: Is Netanyahu Pushing the US Into War With Iran?
US Foreign PolicyIranIsrael

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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