Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Europe's Crisis of Reason & Common Sense
Nov 10, 2025
Glenn Diesen, a political scientist specializing in Eurasian geopolitics, shares his insights on Europe's strategic dilemmas. He critiques the reliance on NATO, warns of direct conflicts due to militarization, and discusses the bleak outcomes of the Ukraine war. Glenn also delves into the irrational behaviors of EU leaders, contrasting them with Viktor Orbán's nation-centered approach. He highlights the risks of Sweden and Finland joining NATO and stresses the importance of diplomacy over militarism for Europe's future.
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Democracy-By-Force Replaced Security Logic
- The post-Cold War optimism that liberal democracy would secure peace has been replaced by a doctrine of imposing democracy by force.
- Diesen calls this reversal dangerous and Orwellian: 'war is peace' logic now guides policy.
Ukraine Becoming A War Of Attrition
- The Ukraine war is evolving into a war of attrition that exhausts populations and economies.
- Diesen predicts rising casualties and shifting firepower favoring Russia, making collapse and encirclement likelier.
Pursue Technological Sovereignty
- Do pursue technological sovereignty and diversify Europe's trade partners to regain strategic autonomy.
- Avoid relying solely on the US for security and energy if Europe wants real independence.
