Judging Freedom

Capt. Matt Hoh : Is U.S. Military Policy Being Driven by Israel?

Feb 11, 2026
Capt. Matt Hoh, former Marine and foreign policy critic, offers sharp analysis of U.S.-Russia and U.S.-Iran dynamics. He discusses alleged broken promises from Anchorage and NATO expansion, risks of escalation into full-scale war, and the influence of Netanyahu and Trump on prospects for action against Iran. He also outlines likely covert tactics like sabotage and targeted operations.
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INSIGHT

Anchorage Shift From Ceasefire To Peace Deal

  • Russia and the U.S. reportedly reached an understanding at Anchorage to pursue a peace deal rather than a ceasefire-first approach.
  • Matt Hoh warns Russians now feel double-crossed and suspect the U.S. has not followed through on commitments.
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Sanctions And The Dollar As Strategic Weapons

  • Sergey Lavrov accuses the U.S. of weaponizing the dollar and maintaining Biden-era sanctions under Trump.
  • Matt Hoh agrees and says U.S. actions risk eroding trust and escalating tensions with Russia.
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Ignoring Adversary Warnings Escalates Risk

  • Matt Hoh argues the U.S. routinely misreads adversaries and ignores repeated warnings about provocations.
  • He cites Russia's long-standing complaints about NATO encroachment and the danger of pushing Moscow toward greater military action.
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