Alastair Crooke: Trump’s Card Just Broke the Status Quo
This interview explores escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the economic desperation driving US foreign policy. Key topics include the fragility of the US economy, the AI investment bubble, and shadow banking risks. The discussion highlights the collapse of recent US-Iran de-escalation frameworks, drawing parallels to past intelligence failures in the Middle East. It also examines regional strategic miscalculations, shifting alliance dynamics, and Iran’s evolving, resilient posture. As diplomatic efforts stall, the analysis points to a new, volatile phase where strategic…
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