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.

Neutrality Studies Weekly Recap #34

 August 15 → August 22, 2026

Aug 26

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Dear All,

Here are the video recaps from last week.

I particularly recommend watching (or reading on the homepage) the discussion by Nel Bonilla, who always has a brilliant way of explaining mass-violence in a system theoretical and holistic way.

Her (scary) conclusion is that the US and NATO are not at all as „headless“ a chicken as they might look at the moment. Their longterm planing has a horizon of decades and is clearly geared toward more war.

Best,

Pascal

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Iran War Round 3: Tehran Prepares Knock-Out Blow | Prof. S.M. Marandi

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Prof. S.M. Marandi argues Iran endures Western siege by diversifying trade routes (China, Central Asia, Turkey, Iraq) and preparing for long war with missiles/drones. He says Iran opposes nuclear weapons, caps missile range, seeks US base withdrawal, and avoids destabilizing Saudi Arabia, while Gulf states wobble amid US decline.

🚨ESCALATION: Trade War Gets Worse, Iran War Extends to Ukraine | Stas Krapivnik

Monday, August 17, 2026

Stas Krapivnik assesses the Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi alliance and its Iran-facing calculus, noting only ministry statements so far. He contrasts NATO Article 5 and Article 4, discusses Saudi financing, Pakistan’s Iran links, Turkish Kurdish risks, and Saudi–Houthis. He outlines Russia’s Ukraine push, maritime escalation, and weather’s impact on combat tempo.

Eurasia Breaks USA: Three Front Defeat Forming | Prof. Radhika Desai

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Radhika Desai outlines three fronts challenging U.S. dominance: Korea peace efforts and the erosion of the U.S. military umbrella; the dollar debt trap and IMF/World Bank-led restructurings; and China’s rise, China Shock 2.0, with Western overcapacity and neoliberal demand woes. She also discusses MAGA splits and East-West Asia dynamics.

NATO’s Plans for Total Global Dominance & The Bunker State | Nel Bonilla

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Nel Bonilla outlines the bunker state framework and NATO 3.0 as a shift toward deeper militarization and a transatlantic defense ecosystem. She argues NATO is a node, not a driver, with Europe facing mobilization, conscription, and proxy warfare, funded by private capital toward a global West, while peace movements resist.

US Empire Defeated: Multipolarity Wins Against Colonial West | Dr Kee Beng Ooi

Friday, August 21, 2026

Kee Beng Ooi argues globalization is shifting toward a multipolar order where Western dominance wanes and China’s rise reshapes decolonization. He surveys Southeast Asia’s optimism, Bandung’s legacy, ASEAN centrality, and the Malacca Strait as a maritime hub. He urges re-educating the West, embracing equal sovereignty, and a decolonized language.

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Neutrality Studies Weekly Recap #32

 

August 1 → August 8, 2026 Aug 14   READ IN APP   Dear All, I‘m on a little summer holiday, so there will be a view videos less than usual on the channel this and next week. Here are the ones from the previous week. I hope you are all enjoying the summer (that is. if you are on the northern hemisphere)! I hope you, too, get to switch off a bit. Cheers, Pascal Upgrade to paid No Strikes on Iran, Gulf States Intervene, Trump Claims Deal Near. Sunday, August 02, 2026 Mohammad Marandi outlines Iran’s conventional second-strike strategy: deep, dispersed underground facilities, regional command networks, and autonomous commanders that retaliate against U.S. targets and Gulf states. He warns desalination-linked Gulf water infrastructure would trigger broader escalation, argues Iran’s eye-for-an-eye approach dominates, and suggests Trump’s pause signals a strategic shift, not de-escalation. Tokyo’s CRAZY New Policies: Power Grab & Economic Collapse | Aya Ikegame Tuesday, August 04, 2026 Aya Ikegame surveys Japan’s fragility: oil shortages from Iran/Russia strain supply; government subsidies mask gaps; the sub-capital bid, national-flag law, and imperial-house rules spark controversy. She traces power in the LDP—Aso’s clan influence, weak opposition, and risks to the pacifist constitution, Japan-China dynamics, and succession politics. Another CRUSHING Defeat: US Out Of Options In Iran | Patrick Hennings Wednesday, August 05, 2026 Patrick Henningsen discusses his Iran reporting, noting massive funeral turnout (Tehran 8–15 million; nationwide ~40 million), debunking Western propaganda about protests, and the regime’s unity under pressure. He argues Iran’s social cohesion, 5,000-year civilizational identity, and self-reliance expose Western demonization, strengthen deterrence, and propel a multipolar regional order. Dirty WAR Against Europe Begins: New Globalist Migrant Crisis | Fethi Friday, August 07, 2026 Fethi argues Morocco orchestrated the Ceuta/Melilla influx to pressure Spain amid Gaza/Palestine tensions, aided by US and Israel; frames a plan to fracture Europe via migration as leverage for access to the Strait of Gibraltar. He cites pipelines, Algeria-Morocco tensions, and an internal Moroccan power struggle ahead of elections. Disclaimer: The above are AI-generated summaries. Don’t want weekly recaps? You may opt out by clicking unsubscribe below and deselecting “Episode Recap”.

Neutrality Studies Weekly Recap #31

 

July 25 → August 1, 2026 Aug 3   READ IN APP   Dear All, I hope you are holding up well. Here are the newest releases on the channel. Last week I had in particular Benoit Paré (former OSCE observer in the Donbas) and Nicolai Petro (Professor at U Rhode Island) back on the channel. Both I had on before but not in a while, so I was quite glad getting to catch up with them. Unsurprisingly, our main topic was Ukraine and NATO’s failing proxy war. However, we are as far away from a resolution to this conflict as to the one in West Asia. Tragic times. The only shimmer of hope is that Trump actually called off the strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure that was in the making for last weekend. But how the US wants to extricate itself from both of these quagmires is yet anyone’s guess. Cheers, Pascal Upgrade to paid Asia DESTROYES US Pacific Hegemony. End of Alliances | Prof. Jomo Kwame Sundaram 26 Jul, 2026 Prof. Jomo Kwame Sundaram warns Iran war threatens ASEAN energy, food, and trade, and US access to regional air/sea routes risks militarizing the Malacca corridor. He critiques BRICS’ limits, urging revival of the Non-Aligned Movement focused on pacifism, sustainable development, de‑militarization, and southern-led financial infrastructure. Revealed: EX-OSCE Observer DESTROYS Ukraine War Lies | Benoit Pare 27 Jul, 2026 Benoit Pare, ex‑OSCE observer, argues Western coverage of Mariupol, Bucha, Kramatorsk, Nord Stream and 2022 Istanbul talks omitted key facts, alleging manipulation, possible false‑flags, US strategic influence over Ukraine, and media‑driven escalation — urging independent investigations and caution about propaganda’s role. Politics of Collapse Has Begun: Kiev’s Is Hiding THIS | Prof. Nicolai Petro 29 Jul, 2026 Prof. Nicolai Petro argues the Russia–Ukraine conflict is a grinding war of attrition—Russia consolidating Donbas and striking Odesa—while drones and “wonder weapons” won’t decide victory. He warns Western support prolongs the war, fuels Ukrainian radicalization, risks postwar insurgency and instability, and prompted Zelensky’s leadership shakeup. Ukraine War Narrative COLLAPSES. Europe Starts Panicking | Ian Proud 30 Jul, 2026 Ian Proud warns the Ukraine war narrative is collapsing as Russia consolidates gains; Zelensky courts US support risking Iranian involvement; Western media masks attritional reality; Europe faces energy-driven economic strain, political backlash and EU institutional crisis; Russia practices measured reciprocity; upcoming US midterms and European elections may shift policy. Escalation to DEFEAT: USA Losing on BOTH Fronts | Stanislav Krapivnik 31 Jul, 2026 Stanislav Krapivnik warns the Ukraine and Iran conflicts are merging into horizontal escalation, spotlighting U.S. two‑front limits, Iranian strikes, drone warfare, Russia’s measured but escalating responses (Black Sea closures), looming Ukrainian defensive collapses by autumn, and uncertain post‑war security dynamics involving NATO, Poland, and energy dependencies. Disclaimer: The above are AI-generated summaries.