{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/686dc375ea74e132fbeb7106?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Paul Craig Roberts: The US is Losing the War Against BRICS","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/1752023811552-fac5ffde-5ca0-4597-950f-603d2cd3057d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:</p><ol><li>What is your assessment of the BRICS Summit's significance in challenging Western dominance?</li><li>How do you view the role of tariffs and sanctions as tools of economic pressure by the West?</li><li>Why do you think Donald Trump has shifted his stance on foreign policy since entering office?</li><li>Do you believe the U.S. government is under significant influence from external actors like Israel?</li><li>What are your thoughts on the potential viability of a third political party in the United States?</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Paul Craig Roberts:</p><ol><li>BRICS represents a move toward sovereignty and independence from Western control, which is a positive development for global diversity.</li><li>Tariffs can be legitimate tools for trade protection, but when used aggressively, they become similar to sanctions and reflect bullying tactics.</li><li>Trump faces internal pressures and powerful interest groups that limit his ability to fulfill campaign promises.</li><li>Yes, the U.S. appears to prioritize Israeli interests in its foreign policy, especially in the Middle East.</li><li>A third party could offer an alternative, but it would face immense financial and media challenges to gain traction.</li></ol><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nima Rostami Alkhorshid"}