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Peace through strength and other American illusions

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/24

Peace through strength and other American illusions Once again, I am grateful to an Indian broadcaster, for inviting me to participate in a round table discussion of Donald Trump’s latest remarks on settling the Russia-Ukraine war by calling for an ‘immediate’ meeting with Vladimir Putin at which he expects to negotiate from a position of … Continue reading Peace through strength and other American illusions →

Putin and Xi Strengthen Ties Amid Trump’s Tough...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/24

This panel discussion on the Indian global broadcaster News X (ITV India) was taped two days ago, when Presidents Xi and Putin spent one and a half hours in a video conference that covered a variety of topics, chief among them the new record for bilateral trade achieved in 2024 and common positions with respect … Continue reading Putin and Xi Strengthen Ties Amid Trump’s Tough Stance on Russia and China | NewsX →

Transcript of ‘Dialogue Works’ edition of 23 January

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/24

Transcript submitted by a reader Nima R. Alkhorshid: 0:05Hi everybody, today is Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. Our friend Dr. Gilbert Doctorow is back with us. Welcome back, Gilbert. Gilbert Doctorow, PhD:Thanks for having me. Alkhorshid:Let’s get started with what Donald Trump said about the conflict in Ukraine. And it seems that he’s trying to picture … Continue reading Transcript of ‘Dialogue Works’ edition of 23 January →

‘Judging Freedom’ edition of 23 January 2025: What...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/23

It was a pleasure as always to have a discussion with Judge Andrew Napolitano that focused on how the Kremlin sees the latest statements from Donald Trump on how the Ukraine war will be settled. Indeed, while the Russian talk shows may mock Trump’s ignorant remarks and ultimatum to Putin in his Truth Social message … Continue reading ‘Judging Freedom’ edition of 23 January 2025: What Putin Will Tell Trump →

RN News: ‘Sixty Minutes’ now available in English...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/23

As readers of these pages know, I make extensive use of Russia’s leading news programs and political talk shows directed at their domestic audience for my presentations of what the country’s political elites are thinking. At times I have received reader comments asking me to provide links to given programs that I found especially worthwhile, … Continue reading RN News: ‘Sixty Minutes’ now available in English voice-over →

Iran-Russia Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/17

The headline breaking news on Russian television as from this afternoon was the signing by the Iranian and Russian presidents of the long-awaited treaty on strategic cooperation held in festive rooms of the Kremlin. The live television transmission including a limited Q&A with journalists from both countries lasted 40 minutes. Excerpts were featured on all … Continue reading Iran-Russia Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Finally Signed! →

From power of the pen to power of civil disobedience:...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/17

I commend to this community yesterday’s interview with Colonel Larry Wilkerson on ‘Judging Freedom’: One reason for this suggestion is that you may see the complete alignment in my and the good colonel’s thinking over the final responsibility of Washington for all of the atrocities that Israel has been committing these past 15 months in … Continue reading From power of the pen to power of civil disobedience: Blinken’s farewell presser interrupted by courageous journalist protesters

Transcript of Press TV panel discussion of Gaza...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/17

Transcript submitted by a reader PressTV: 0:00Well, for further insight on that story, we’re now joined by independent international affairs analyst [Dr.] Gilbert Doctorow, who is joining us from Brussels. We’ll also be joined by more guests in this segment as well. Mr. Doctorow, welcome to the program. Let’s jump right in and please give … Continue reading Transcript of Press TV panel discussion of Gaza ceasefire →

Transcript of ‘Dialogue Works’ edition of 16 January

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/16

Transcript submitted by a reader Nima R. Alkhorshid: 0:06Hi everybody. Today is Thursday, January 16th and our friend Gilbert Doctorow is back with us. Welcome back, Gilbert. Gilbert Doctorow, PhD:Good to be with you. Alkhorshid:Let’s get started with the ceasefire in the Middle East and the Trump’s policy. Who’s going to get the credit for … Continue reading Transcript of ‘Dialogue Works’ edition of 16 January →

Press TV, Iran: Gaza Ceasefire

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/16

Today’s panel discussion of the Gaza Ceasefire was one of the most substantial and, I believe, interesting broadcasts that I have been honored to participate in on this channel. I call attention to the lengthy commentary by a spokesman for the Axis of Resistance who insisted that the ceasefire represents a victory for Hamas and … Continue reading Press TV, Iran: Gaza Ceasefire →

‘Dialogue Works’ edition of 16 January: Russia’s Next...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/16

Today’s chat with host Nima Alkhorshid covered a lot of ground. We opened with what the apparently successful intervention by Donald Trump’s emissary in the Gaza cease-fire talks may tell us about the way that Trump’s pre-election promises of ushering in an age of peace will be realized. Of course, this naturally led to discussion … Continue reading ‘Dialogue Works’ edition of 16 January: Russia’s Next Move, The Trump Factor Shakes Washington →

Transcript of ‘Judging Freedom’ edition of 15 January

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/15

Transcript submitted by a reader Napolitano: 0:32Hi, everyone. Judge Andrew Napolitano here for “Judging Freedom”. Today is Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. Professor Gilbert Doctorow joins us now. Professor Doctorow, always a pleasure, my dear friend. Thank you for joining us. In your ability to read the tea leaves in the Kremlin, what do you think … Continue reading Transcript of ‘Judging Freedom’ edition of 15 January →

‘Judging Freedom’ edition of 15 January 2025: Nikolai...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/15

‘Judging Freedom’ edition of 15 January 2025: Nikolai Patrushev and how Ukraine will ‘cease to exist’ in 2025 As usual, the discussion with host Judge Andrew Napolitano covered a number of different subjects, including the ‘farewell’ speeches by Jake Sullivan and Tony Blinken, bizarre statements from President Zalensky during an ongoing meeting with the press, … Continue reading ‘Judging Freedom’ edition of 15 January 2025: Nikolai Patrushev and how Ukraine will ‘cease to exist’ in 2025

Sputnik Globe as a news provider for non-Russian...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/15

Sputnik Globe, like other Russian media assets, has been fighting a tough battle against US global media domination and censorship of all other voices. But, despite all, they remain afloat and for the moment their website is fully accessible here in Europe, though it was blocked in the recent past. From time to time, they … Continue reading Sputnik Globe as a news provider for non-Russian speakers →

Transcript of Firstpost interview: sanctions’ impact...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/14

Transcript submitted by a reader Firstpost – Spotlight: 0:00We begin with the fallout of the war raging in the heart of Europe between Russia and Ukraine, and its impact on the global oil trade. The war, which is just days away from its three-year mark, has brought Cold War rivals, Russia and the United States, … Continue reading Transcript of Firstpost interview: sanctions’ impact on Indian oil procurement from Russia →

News X World: U.S. Impose Sanctions on Russia |...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/12

In a posting yesterday, I said that I would present the link to the debate over Biden’s latest sanctions from hell imposed on the Russian energy sector as soon as that link became available. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mucw9iJmhA I am hopeful that viewers will find this discussion with 5 participants as refreshing as I did … Continue reading News X World: U.S. Impose Sanctions on Russia | Debate with Thomas Porteus →

New U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports: a...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/12

New U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports: a crippling attack on the Kremlin’s war economy? In its closing weeks before the Trump inauguration, the Biden administration is doing its very best to present its successor with a poisoned chalice, meaning to push relations with Russia to the point where it is politically impossible to pursue … Continue reading New U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports: a crippling attack on the Kremlin’s war economy? →

Transcript of News X panel discussion of Maduro...

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/12

Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX: 0:00Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has sworn in for a controversial third term, sparking global backlash. The US has announced an increased 25-million-dollar reward for his arrest on narcotics and corruption charges. Similar bounties target close allies, including interior minister Diostado Cabello and defense minister Vladimir Ppadrino. The UK, EU … Continue reading Transcript of News X panel discussion of Maduro inauguration

News X (India): a genuine voice of the Global South?

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/11

News X (India): a genuine voice of the Global South? To my surprise and pleasure, each new invitation to participate in panel discussions of breaking news on this Indian English-language global broadcaster shows the increasingly confident commitment of their producers to present a broad variety of expert views to their audience. While the News X … Continue reading News X (India): a genuine voice of the Global South? →

Transcript of ‘Dialogue Works’ edition of 10 January

Gilbert Doctorow ·

2025/01/11

Transcript submitted by a reader Nima R. Alkhorshid: 0:05Hi everybody, today is Friday January 10th, and our friend Gilbert Doctorow is back with us. Welcome back, Gilbert. Gilbert Doctorow, PhD:Good to be with you. Alkhorshid:Let’s get started with the interview Elon Musk had with the AfD and in which he said– he was talking about … Continue reading Transcript of ‘Dialogue Works’ edition of 10 January →

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