Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast

Trita Parsi is the co-founder and Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Follow his excellent Substack: https://tritaparsi.substack.com/Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBuy Diesen merchandise: https://diesen-shop.fourthwall.com/en-nokBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL00:00 The Current State of the Iran War02:55 Escalation Risks and Political Dynamics06:11 The Swiss Cheese Scenario08:54 Iran's Response and Regional Implications11:51 The Dilemma of U.S. Sanctions15:06 The Future of U.S.-Iran Relations18:08 The Multipolar World and Sanctions Efficacy20:56 Israel's Position and Regional Stability23:49 The Saudi-Yemen Conflict and U.S. Involvement26:58 The Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy29:50 Conclusion and Future Outlook

Prof. John Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Chicago.John Mearsheimer YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@JohnMearsheimerJohn Mearsheimer Substack: mearsheimer.substack.comFollow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL00:00 The Shift from Unipolarity to Multipolarity03:08 The Role of Europe in the Ukraine Conflict05:47 The Battlefield Resolution of the Ukraine War09:09 Demographic and Economic Impacts on Ukraine11:55 The Future of European Security Architecture14:57 The Strategic Miscalculations of Western Leaders18:06 The Moral Implications of the Ukraine Conflict35:06 Understanding Russia's Military Intentions39:42 Negotiations and the West's Role44:32 The Impact of Economic Sanctions51:12 The Future of Europe Post-War01:01:21 Demographic Challenges and Historical Lessons

Ambassador Chas Freeman was a former Assistant Secretary of Defense, earning the highest public service awards of the Department of Defense for his roles in designing a NATO-centred post-Cold War European security system and in reestablishing defence and military relations with China. He served as U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Read Chas Freeman's Substack: https://substack.com/@chasfreeman662157Books by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDLFollow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBuy Diesen merchandise: https://diesen-shop.fourthwall.com/en-nok00:00 Negotiations in Abu Dhabi: A New Approach to European Security08:30 The Role of Geography in Russian Security Concerns15:29 Understanding Russian Fears and Historical Context20:25 The Impact of Domestic Politics on Foreign Policy26:49 The Future of U.S.-Iran Relations and Regional Stability29:39 Regional Dynamics and Iranian Influence35:28 Shifting Alliances and Israeli Politics41:09 The Evolving Nature of Warfare44:49 Global Power Shifts and Strategic Autonomy52:55 The Future of American Influence

Robert A. Pape is Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago specializing in international security affairs, and a White House Advisor.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBuy Diesen merchandise: https://diesen-shop.fourthwall.com/en-nokBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL 00:00 Introduction to Political Violence and Populism06:03 Comparative Analysis of Political Violence in the US and Europe12:10 Demographic Shifts and Economic Inequality18:19 The Role of Elite Rhetoric in Political Violence22:58 Globalization and Nationalism in International Affairs30:44 The Rise of Populism and Economic Inequality37:12 Iran's Regional Ambitions and U.S. Policy50:13 The Future of NATO and European Security Architecture01:00:49 New chapter

Max Otte is an entrepreneur, political economist, investment manager, philanthropist and political activist. With 141 votes, he was the runner-up for the election of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany on 13 February 2022. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBuy Diesen merchandise: https://diesen-shop.fourthwall.com/en-nokBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL00:00 The Current State of Europe09:33 Economic Crisis as a Catalyst for Change19:38 The Legitimacy Crisis in European Leadership24:01 Future of US-Europe Relations25:16 The Challenge of Consensus in Democracies26:36 Germany's Independent Path: A New Approach30:05 Navigating Energy Security and Economic Interests34:07 The Future of the Euro and European Integration39:03 Germany's Relationship with Russia: A Path Forward

Lt. Col. Daniel Davis is a 4x combat veteran, the recipient of the Ridenhour Prize for Truth-Telling, and is the host of the Daniel Davis Deep Dive YouTube channel. Daniel Davis Deep Dive: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielDavisDeepDive/videosFollow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBuy Diesen merchandise: https://diesen-shop.fourthwall.com/en-nokBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL00:00 The West’s “1992” mindset and a changing balance of power03:59 Unattainable objectives, morality, and the rules-based order09:38 Operation Iron Gate: Can Iran’s land borders be sealed?13:12 Why Davis calls the proposed blockade a fantasy17:26 Show of strength, negotiation, or a path back to war?21:02 Two possible exits from the Iran conflict25:28 Why the Strait of Hormuz changes the stakes28:59 Russia and Ukraine: the same strategic miscalculation33:40 Closing thoughts on Western policy toward Russia

Prof. Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's nuclear negotiation team. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Glenn Diesen clip channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Prof.GlennDiesenClipsSupport the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL00:00 The proposed blockade and the question of US strategy02:24 Marandi’s view of decades of sanctions and pressure07:30 Iran’s land routes and the limits of stopping trade11:10 Medicine imports, air links, and regional pressure13:09 What the Putin-Rezaei meeting may signal17:35 Rail and gas projects shaping Iran-Russia ties23:22 Diplomacy, US divisions, and the risk of escalation27:14 Infrastructure strikes and the potential economic fallout34:09 Why Marandi calls Trump a gambler41:33 Gulf states’ reported outreach to Iran46:11 The strike on Qeshm Island and how close war may be

Stanislav Krapivnik is a former U.S. Army officer from Donbas, who moved from the US to Russia 15 years ago. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBuy Diesen merchandise: https://diesen-shop.fourthwall.com/en-nok Books by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL

Professor Jeffrey Sachs is a world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development.Follow Jeffrey Sachs' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffreyDSachsOfficial Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBuy Diesen merchandise: https://diesen-shop.fourthwall.com/en-nokBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL00:00 Why voters reject wars but wars continue03:01 Eisenhower’s warning and the military-industrial complex05:24 The political cost of the Iran war07:20 Can Democrats become the party of peace?10:40 New lawmakers and an opening for anti-war politics13:07 Overreach, living costs, and U.S. support for Israel16:27 Sachs’s proposed diplomatic basis for ending the Ukraine war18:35 Diesen’s question: can U.S. foreign policy break its pattern?21:36 From the Cold War to the post-1991 drive for hegemony24:21 How successive administrations sustained intervention26:48 Why wars end, and why China changes the equation30:37 CIA autonomy and the limits of oversight33:01 Reasons for cautious optimism about a policy shift35:26 Sachs’s call to press politicians for diplomacy37:00 Diesen’s closing reminder about where power resides

Fyodor Lukyanov is Chairman of the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy, a Research Professor at the Higher School of Economics, and Editor in Chief of the Russia in Global Affairs Journal.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBuy merchandise: https://diesen-shop.fourthwall.com/en-nokBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL