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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- EU confesses ‘our prosperity was based on China & Russia’: cheap energy ... Show More
Mar 21
US official warns Israel could 'be destroyed' or use nuclear weapons against Iran
A top advisor to Donald Trump, billionaire venture capitalist David Sacks, warned that, if the war on Iran continues, "Israel could just be destroyed", or it could even use a nuclear weapon. Ben Norton explains how Washington sabotaged multiple peace deals and negotiations with T ... Show More
29m 40s
Mar 17
Iran challenges US dollar, says oil must be sold in Chinese yuan, as it targets US corporations
In response to the US-Israeli war, Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz, the most important oil chokepoint on Earth, causing energy prices to skyrocket. However, Tehran is allowing Chinese tankers through, and says other ships can pass if they agree to sell oil in China's currency ... Show More
45m 22s
Apr 2022
How Germany’s Approach to Russia Backfired
<p>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.</p><p>Over the past 20 years, Germany has made itself incredibly dependent on Russian gas. </p><p>The war in Uk ... Show More
29m 38s
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
10m 59s
