Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Rein Müllerson: Kissinger's Nightmare & European Quagmire
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Mar 8, 2026 Rein Müllerson, Estonian professor of international law and former advisor to Gorbachev and deputy foreign minister, brings firsthand diplomatic perspective. He discusses how US policy may be driving China, Russia and Iran closer. He explores Europe’s self-made quagmire, the Ukraine dilemma and emerging signs Europe might seek negotiated settlements.
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Müllerson's Dual Role In Soviet And Estonian Independence
- Rein Müllerson served as legal advisor to Gorbachev and later became Estonia's first deputy foreign minister, writing Estonia's independence declaration.
- He also helped draft Russia's recognition of Estonian independence, showing dual perspectives.
United States Drew Europe Into A US-Led Conflict
- The US pulled Europe into the Ukraine conflict primarily to serve Washington's interests, starting with Maidan 2014 and escalating through arms supplies to prolong conflict.
- Rein Müllerson argues this dynamic converted the war into a West–Russia confrontation by 2022, contrary to Europe's interests.
Middle East Fighting Strengthens Eurasian Alignment
- The Israel–US attack on Iran reshapes Eurasian alignments by strengthening ties among Russia, China, and Iran while also raising oil and gas prices.
- Müllerson notes higher energy revenues and depleted Western missile interceptors benefit Russia materially and strategically.