THE BITTER LESSONS OF 2024
Interview for Judging Freedom

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TRUMP/UKRAINE — DEAL OR NO DEAL?
Interview for Garland Nixon

01:38 The question of the deal with Russia

• What would Trump do if he wanted to make a deal with Russia?
• Russia can give Trump a credit of trust.
• The United States needs to end its state of war with Russia.
• Russia won the war, and the United States must admit it.

13:38 Dmitry Medvedev and his influence

• Dmitry Medvedev is respected by Russians, the military, and the security services.
• Medvedev openly expresses hatred of the West, which could be a starting point for Trump.

19:59 International Tribunal

• Russia has established an international war crimes tribunal in Ukraine.
• Russia may disclose the names of CIA and MI6 personnel involved in the conflict.
• It will be similar to the international tribunal in Nuremberg.

22:50 The death of a nation

• The physical destruction of the nation is taking place in Ukraine.
• The population of Ukraine has decreased from 40 to 18 million.

35:32 Political crisis in Europe

• The Europeans can make a deal with Russia to avoid problems.
• Elections will be held in Germany, which may affect politics in Europe.

41:13 Trump's influence on Europe

• Trump can influence events in Europe, especially in NATO and the EU.
• Germany could be Trump's next target.
• The United States can pit European countries against each other in order to govern them.

43:12 Trump and his approach to international relations

• Trump doesn't care about long-term relations with Europe and NATO, unlike Biden.
• He views international relations as a business and strives to fix problems.
• The Trump administration will appoint ambassadors who will play games rather than build friendships.

46:07 Trump's influence on Republicans and Democrats

• Trump is destroying the system and becoming influential in his districts.
• Democrats don't know how to react to Trump, who gets votes from different groups.
• Trump goes through the system like a hot knife through butter.

50:07 Problems with the German army

• Germany cannot afford a large army due to economic problems.
• Germany and France cannot afford large-scale military action.

56:46 Problems of the NATO Armed Forces

• The NATO armed forces are too expensive and inefficient.
• The American army remains the only one capable of war.
• European armies are not ready for combat.

01:02:00 Problems of the Kurds

• The Kurds do not have a stable government and are divided into many factions.
• The United States and other countries use the Kurds for their own purposes.
• The Kurds are their own enemies and cannot come to an agreement among themselves.

01:07:48 US influence in the Middle East

• The United States is failing in the Middle East, but it doesn't really matter.
• Chaos and anarchy in the Middle East are beneficial for the CIA.
• Israel has avoided serious problems, but may face new challenges.

01:10:31 The US role in defending Israel

• The United States will protect Israel while it solves its internal problems.
• Israel is getting rid of far-right fanatics, which strengthens internal political cohesion.
• Consensus among Israelis about Gaza and the deportation of the population.

01:11:29 Avraham and Iran Agreements

• The United States will try to breathe life into the Abraham Accords.
• Iran is looking for a way out of the situation through negotiations with the United States.
• Iran is not set up for war and is looking for a peaceful path.

01:12:27 Russia and Iran in Syria

• Russia and Iran will sign a military agreement on January 17.
• The Agreement includes international cooperation and the fight against terrorism.

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Live Stream Scheduled for January 03, 2025 at 8:00pm ET

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ON 2025’S US TERROR WAVE: WHO’S LIKELY BEHIND THE CHAOS?
Interview for DDGeopolitics

07:02 Terrorist Attacks in the United States

• Initial thoughts on the events in New Orleans.
• Questions about motives and connections to ISIS.
• Discussion of the new administration and foreign policy priorities.
• Possible connection between the attacks and the anti-war movement.

20:47 Radicalization and Fabrication of Evidence

• Questions about evidence of radicalization and the presence of a prayer rug.
• Suspicions of fabrication of evidence to create an image of a radical.

27:50 Event in Las Vegas

• The Las Vegas truck bombing and its aftermath.
• The suspect, a former soldier and a specialist in flying drones.
• Questions about his mental stability and professionalism.

44:56 Impact on Ukraine and Europe

• The impact of the cuts in aid to Ukraine on Europe.
• Issues with Ukrainian refugees and their response to the situation.
• Examples of incidents and their connection with Ukrainian special forces.

47:04 CIA Special Operations Center

• The work of the CIA Special Operations Center.
• The history and tasks of the unit.
• Examples of the actions of Ukrainian special forces and their training.
• They were trained in unconventional methods of warfare, including banditry and chaos in society.
• The CIA and special forces returned to these methods, training Ukrainians and using them for sabotage in Russia.
• ​​Ukrainians operate throughout Russia, exploiting the weaknesses of immigration policy.
• They participate in operations in Africa, tracking down and killing Russians.
• Ukrainians have training camps and a diaspora in the United States and Canada.
• Ukrainians are ready to act against the United States if necessary.

01:01:11 Society and the army

• First, you need to create a society with first-class education and medicine, and then an army to protect it.
• The US has built up its military at the expense of other aspects, which has led to the need to justify spending on defense.
• War is not the only solution to problems.
• The world we live in is often perceived as a jungle.

01:04:07 Russia and Iran

• Russia and Iran are often portrayed negatively in the media.
• ​​People who have not visited these countries cannot accurately describe them.
• Russia and Iran have a lot in common with the US.

01:04:58 Impressions of Russia

• Culture and history of Russia.
• ​​Visit Chechnya and Crimea to see their beauty and history.
• Chechens can peacefully coexist with other peoples.
• Crimea is a beauty and history worth seeing.

01:13:43 Trump's foreign policy priorities

• Trump seeks to create an American fortress and focus on South America.
• He wants to get out of the Ukrainian conflict.
• The Middle East and Israel.
• Trump wants to make sure Iran doesn't have a nuclear bomb.
• Trump is looking for a deal with Iran that will provide stability and lift sanctions.
• Trump is interested in reducing tensions with North Korea.
• The Biden administration has created a trilateral alliance with South Korea and Japan.
• Trump plans to strengthen the Monroe Doctrine and engage with Europe, Russia, Iran, China, and Korea.

01:24:49 Antidote to Russophobia

• On trying to create an antidote to Russophobia, but the project was banned by the US government.

01:27:22 Holding Trump accountable

• On a new podcast series about Trump's actions, and drawing attention to how Trump is delivering on his promises.

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⁣TRUMP VERSUS “THE ESTABLISHMENT”

Donald Trump enters 2025 with a perceived mandate for change and a doctrine predicated on the mantra “peace through strength.”

Perhaps the biggest change sought by Trump is to divorce the United States from its Cold War-era marriage to a trans-Atlantic military alliance—NATO—that lacks any present-day purpose other than to stimulate an atmosphere of confrontation with Russia.

The question remains as to whether Trump’s mandate is strong enough to bring about this divorce, and whether the precepts of “peace” will win out over those of “strength” if this mandate is challenged at home and abroad.

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⁣RUSSIA TELLS NATO PREPARE FOR WAR, UKRAINE'S ARMY CRUSHED
Interview for Danny Haiphong

Live Stream Scheduled for January 5th, 2025 at 6:00pm ET

Danny Haiphong hosts a 2025 Geopolitics Roundtable, with Scott Ritter, Larry C. Johnson, and Andrei Martyanov!

We'll discuss where Ukraine is headed in 2025, how Putin will respond to Kiev’s latest ATACMS launch, the updated updated on the battlefield, and how key geopolitical flashpoints from Ukraine to the Middle East will shape U.S. foreign policy under Trump. Plus, we'll take all audience super chat questions!

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RUSSIA CRUSHES UKRAINE'S ARMY AS NATO CRUMBLES
Interview for Danny Haiphong

01:43 Ukraine's missile strikes

• Russia has said it will respond to the attacks. Russia already has the right to use nuclear weapons under the Russian nuclear doctrine.
• Ukraine is desperate and may strike strategically important targets.
• Russia may strike Ukraine with Oreshnik missiles. This would be a message to the UK and France.
• Possible targets: missile defense systems in Poland and Romania, the Ramstein air base and logistics center.
• Larry compares the situation to football, where Russia is leading 70:0.
• Ukrainian attacks on the Kursk region have failed.

14:55 Russia's strategic goals

• Russia is achieving its strategic goals in the conflict.
• The introduction of NATO or European troops could change the balance of power.
• Russia does not want to expand the conflict, but is ready for tough measures.
• The Ukrainian army is well trained and armed.
• Russia is on the path of a war of attrition.

31:57 US Strategy

• The US never believed that Ukraine could win the war.
• The US trained the Ukrainians, knowing that their defense would collapse, and prepared a significant reserve of Ukrainian special forces.
• The plan was to lure the Russians into the conflict and make them bleed to the ground so that morale in Russia would fall.
• The CIA has long been working to overthrow the Russian government through economic warfare and sanctions.
• The CIA actively promoted the idea of ​​​​the war, working with the Ukrainians and creating propaganda media.
• ​​The goal was to make the cost of Russia's victory so high that Russia would fall apart.
• Ukrainian intelligence penetrated Russia, but unconventional warfare did not bring results.

45:51 Mistakes in the perception of history

• Most CIA officers do not understand Russia's historical experience.
• The US cannot understand the mobilization of the Russian economy.
• American generals do not understand Russia's military history.

57:52 Trump's goals

• Trump wants to end the conflict and gain recognition.
• Trump wants Europe to take responsibility for its own security.
• If the war ends unsuccessfully, Trump may begin to build up Ukrainian potential.

01:09:51 Geopolitical situation

• The West is isolated, and the dollar is losing its dominance.
• The US retains control over Europe, but the future is uncertain.
• It is important to prevent a conflict with China.
• The economic situation in the EU is deteriorating, and support for Ukraine is weakening.
• Iran signs a strategic agreement with Russia, which can change the situation.

01:16:55 China and the US

• The US views Russia and China as its main adversaries.
• China conducted a good psychological operation, demonstrated a sixth-generation fighter and a landing ship.
• The Chinese understand the importance of creating an army capable of projecting power around the world.
• China has been actively present in Panama since 1999.
• The US does not realize that China controls important resources for its defense.
• China has imposed sanctions on more than 30 US military-industrial corporations.
• The US cannot replace China's supply of rare earth elements.

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⁣Zelensky’s criticisms of Putin are little more than mirror images of his own failures as a leader.

Clinical psychologists will draw upon this material in the future when illustrating the phenomenon of narcissistic delusion.

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WHAT’S NEXT IN UKRAINE AND ISRAEL?
Interview for Judging Freedom

00:22 The Possibility of Peace between the US and Russia

• Donald Trump sought to escape the political trap and end the conflicts.
• NATO and the US military-industrial complex are interested in continuing the conflict with Russia.
• ​​Trump must overcome domestic difficulties, including resistance from the establishment.
• Russia does not hate the US, but is concerned about the actions of the American government.
• Russophobia in the US is based on ignorance and fear of Russia.

06:32 Historical US goals towards Russia

• The CIA has been funding Ukrainian nationalists since 1946 to overthrow Russia.
• ​​After the collapse of the USSR, the US sought to suppress Russia, not help it.
• In 2014, the US staged a coup in Ukraine to destroy the Russian-speaking population.
• The US has been pursuing a policy of destroying Russia since 1948.

18:01 US Politics and Iran

• Iran could develop nuclear weapons, which is unacceptable to Trump.
• Iran's new president is ready to negotiate, but Trump could use this for his own purposes.
• If the negotiations fail, the US and Israel may consider military strikes against Iran.
• Iran's response would destroy oil and gas production in the Middle East and trigger a global economic crisis.

21:04 Syria and Al-Qaeda

• The new Syrian government will not be seen as a threat to Israel.
• The persecution of Alawites, Christians and other groups in Syria continues.
• Al-Qaeda has always been part of American foreign policy in the Middle East.

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⁣ASK THE INSPECTOR EP. 227

Live Stream Scheduled for January 07, 2025 at 3:00pm ET

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