Judging Freedom Alastair Crooke : If Trump Loses Iran, China and BRICS Triumph
Mar 9, 2026
Alastair Crooke, former diplomat and Middle East analyst, offers sharp geopolitical perspective. He discusses Iran’s missile logistics and interceptor shortages. He explores cultural roots of Iranian resilience and the regional impact of assassinations. He outlines BRICS realignment, control of sea lanes, and looming energy risks in Europe.
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Iran's Logistics Advantage Will Grind Down Western Defenses
- Iran holds a logistics advantage in missile stockpiles and attrition, draining Israeli and U.S. interceptors over time.
- Iran and allied groups (Hezbollah, Houthis) can sustain high-volume, increasingly sophisticated strikes that deplete Western munitions and radar coverage.
Bombardment Feels Like A Mosaic Of Mayhem And Normality
- Crooke describes being under bombardment where destruction and normal life sit side by side in a mosaic.
- He recalls areas of absolute mayhem just meters from restaurants operating normally, highlighting war's chaotic patchwork.
Cultural Roots Explain Iranian Steadfastness
- Iranian resilience stems from its deep civilization, Shia religious culture, and a narrative framing setbacks as moral victories.
- Crooke ties this to centuries of philosophical continuity and sacrificial historical examples that bolster public steadfastness.