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Alex Krainer: The Collapse Is Accelerating, Ukraine and Israel Out of Moves
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Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:
Alex Krainer:
- What is your reaction to the U.S. decision to hold back weapons from Ukraine, and how does this align with NATO's stance?
- How do you interpret Donald Trump’s support for Netanyahu despite Israel’s weakened position internationally?
- What are the implications of Iran cutting ties with the IAEA, especially in terms of global nuclear oversight?
- Do you believe the tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia/Iran are being manipulated by external forces like the UK?
- What do you think is France’s main objective in reaching out to Putin after years of silence?
Alex Krainer:
- The U.S. decision reflects an "America First" policy, prioritizing domestic defense needs and signaling a shift away from globalist military engagements.
- Trump supports Netanyahu because a weakened but still-powerful Netanyahu may be more inclined to negotiate peace, whereas an unknown successor could be more radical.
- Iran’s withdrawal from IAEA cooperation shows distrust in international institutions that have been weaponized against them, and it may lead to demands for equal scrutiny on countries like Israel.
- Yes, the UK appears to be stirring tensions between Azerbaijan, Russia, and Iran as part of a broader geopolitical strategy to destabilize Eurasia.
- France likely wants to negotiate with Russia to prevent further advances in Ukraine and preserve Western control over strategic areas like Odessa and the Black Sea coast.
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