Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Jeffrey Sachs: Davos Revelation - US Empire Unhinged & Europe Subordinated
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Jan 22, 2026 
Jeffrey Sachs, an esteemed economist and global policy advisor, dives into the contentious dynamics between the US, Europe, and Russia. He highlights Europe's capitulation to US imperial behavior and critiques its hypocrisy regarding U.S. aggression. Sachs discusses the self-destructive nature of European Russophobia and argues for more robust diplomatic engagements. He even touches on Canada's shift towards China as a sign of emerging realism. With a call for rational diplomacy, he underscores the need for Europe to reconsider its approach to peace with Russia.
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Europe Must See US Imperial Reality
- Jeffrey D. Sachs argues Europe must recognize the United States as an imperial power acting brazenly and brutally.
- He warns European complacency enabled US interventions and now leaves Europe vulnerable to American coercion.
Build Independent European Diplomacy
- Do develop an independent European diplomatic policy rather than relying on US approval.
- Avoid hypocrisy and rebuild direct diplomacy with Russia and other global actors, Sachs urges.
Russophobia Weakened Europe
- Sachs says European Russophobia has been self-destructive and not realistic statecraft.
- He notes it left Europe diplomatically isolated and reliant on the United States.