NATO's new cold war on Russia and China is destroying Germany's industrial base, devastating Europe's economy, and destabilizing its politics, fueling the rise of the far-right, as neoliberal austerity policies exacerbate the ongoing recession. Ben Norton analyzes the evidence.
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Aug 27
US dollar dominance could end very fast, warn top economists. This is how
The dominance of the US dollar as the global reserve currency has been gradually declining for years, but Donald Trump's policies could rapidly accelerate de-dollarization and the transition to a more multipolar international financial order, warn even mainstream American economi ... Show More
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Aug 23
How does China's system really work? This famous Chinese professor explains
How do China's government, political system, and socialist market economy actually work? How does China see democracy, the USA, and Donald Trump's trade war? Renowned Chinese scholar Zhang Weiwei explains the China model in this interview with Ben Norton. VIDEO with subtitles her ... Show More
29m 49s
Apr 2022
How Germany’s Approach to Russia Backfired
Thirty years ago, Germany put forth a theory for how to work with Russia. Major energy deals, leaders argued, would keep Russia from going to war with its neighbors.Over the past 20 years, Germany has made itself incredibly dependent on Russian gas. The war in Ukraine has complic ... Show More
29m 38s
Jun 2022
The Economist Asks: How is the Russian crisis changing Germany?
Since reunification, Germany has sought stable relations with Russia. That changed with Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. But is this Zeitenwende (“turning point”) really a new era for Europe’s powerhouse? Anne McElvoy asks John Lough, former NATO strategist, why risk-averse ... Show More
33m 48s
Apr 2022
Saison 3 - 27. Comment la guerre en Ukraine oblige l'Allemagne a revoir sa politique
Avec la guerre en Ukraine, les économies européennes sont bousculées et doivent s'adapter rapidement. L'Europe est très dépendante de la Russie sur le plan énergétique, mais aussi pour les matières premières.
Parmi les pays de l'Union européenne, l'Allemagne apparaît fragilisée. ... Show More
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