Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast George Galloway: The Death of Liberal Democracy in the West (30.05.25)
Jun 17, 2025
George Galloway, former British MP and broadcaster known for outspoken criticism of Western foreign policy. He discusses the erosion of liberal democracy amid endless wars and tightening narrative control. He examines Europe’s institutions, EU measures that silence dissent, conflicts over Gaza aid, and the dangers of escalation with Iran.
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Liberal Democracy Is Hollowed Out
- Western liberal democracy is collapsing under coordinated state and big-tech control, especially across Europe and North America.
- George Galloway argues EU institutions, censorship, and algorithmic suppression have hollowed out national sovereignty and democratic accountability.
Arrests For Op-Eds Illustrate Chilling Effect
- Galloway recalls people being arrested for writing an op-ed and judges freeing them later, showing chilling constraints on speech.
- He uses these incidents to illustrate how former defenders of free speech suppress dissent when in power.
Sanctions Used As Censorship Tools
- EU sanctions now include measures that functionally censor and punish citizens and journalists.
- Galloway highlights travel bans, asset seizures, and deportations used to silence critics of Ukraine policy and Gaza coverage.
