Neutrality Studies Weekly Recap #38

 

September 12 → September 19, 2026 Sep 23   READ IN APP   Dear All, With (another) delay, here is the video recap from last week. Cheers, Pascal Upgrade to paid The Lies of 9/11 & The War on Terror EXPOSED | Prof. Irfan Ahmad Saturday, September 12, 2026 Prof. Irfan Ahmad argues that the 9/11-era ‘global war on terror’ is a neocolonial construction that instrumentalizes Islam as an enemy. He deconstructs terrorism as ideology/theology rather than tactic, critiques anthropology’s complicity, and exposes epistemic whitewashing. He links nationalism, neoliberalism, and media to violence, calling for decolonized understanding and rehumanization. BRICS Moves to ‘Competitive Coexistence’, Leaves West Behind | Prof. Anuradha Chenoy Monday, September 14, 2026 Anuradha Chenoy argues BRICS and SCO pivot toward multipolar, non‑hegemonic pluralism. The New Development Bank and a proposed SCO development bank push diversified finance, cross-border payments in national currencies, and regional integration without de-dollarization. BRICS rebuild Bandung/Non‑Alignment ethos, endorse 1325, resist unilateral sanctions, pursuing competitive coexistence with the West. Israel’s Hidden Victory: The ‘Defeat’ Of The West Is a Myth | Yakov Rabkin Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Yakov Rabkin critiques Israel’s security-justice apparatus, noting incommunicado detention and opaque charges against Artyom Kirpichenok, and contrasts Israel’s two-tier system with Palestinian rights. He links Western support, sanctions double standards, and Christian Zionism to a broader colonial project, arguing against terminal Western decline and urging diplomacy and public pressure. How They TRICK You into Supporting Evil | Jay Shapiro Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Jay Shapiro unpacks Insufficient Rewards, critiquing consequentialism as too flexible and corrosive to moral integrity. He explains Festinger’s cognitive dissonance and the “one-dollar reward” trap, applies it to Ukraine sanctions and global politics, and argues justice and human flourishing—not mere outcomes—should guide international policy to reduce violence. NATO is Working on a New Finnish-Russian War | Sakari Linden Friday, September 18, 2026 Pascal interviews Sakari Linden about Finland’s move from neutrality to NATO alignment. Linden argues this pivot erodes Finland’s independence and welfare, linking media and elites to pro‑Western policy. He warns of Finland becoming front line, cites US base access and allied forces, and calls for balancing East–West while strengthening neutrality.