The Duran Podcast Epic Disaster w/ Jeffrey Sachs (Live)
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Mar 9, 2026 
Jeffrey Sachs, economist and professor known for sustainable development and global policy, provides a sweeping geopolitical analysis. He examines the causes and legal rationale behind the Iran conflict. He traces long-term strategic doctrines, US–Israel ties, risks of escalation and oil‑shock economic effects. He highlights the roles of BRICS, India, and international pressure in shaping possible outcomes.
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War Of Choice Rooted In Longstanding Doctrines
- The Israel–US offensive against Iran is a premeditated war of choice rooted in decades-long doctrines, not a legal self-defense action under the UN Charter.
- Jeffrey Sachs ties it to Netanyahu's Clean Break doctrine and U.S. neocon global-hegemony goals stretching back decades.
JCPOA Withdrawal Undid Verified Diplomatic Controls
- The 2015 JCPOA showed Iran in strict compliance, and the 2018 U.S. withdrawal under Trump broke a unanimously adopted UN-backed framework.
- Sachs argues the tear-up removed a verified diplomatic path and reopened pretexts for aggression.
Dismissed While Trying To Help Diplomacy
- Sachs recounts being brusquely dismissed by a U.S. negotiator when he offered informal help during ongoing talks, signaling lack of genuine engagement.
- He says this occurred before June bombings and confirmed negotiations were a charade.
