Judging Freedom Pepe Escobar : China and Russia Won’t Sit This Out !
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Feb 19, 2026 
Pepe Escobar, veteran geopolitical journalist focused on Russia, China and global strategy. He critiques Western rhetoric and European leadership. He discusses stalled Russia–Ukraine talks, reported US air activity over Kyiv, and quiet Russian and Chinese support for Iran, including potential naval escorts and risks of a wider BRICS confrontation.
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Rule-Based Order Is A Facade
- The so-called rule-based international order is exposed as a sham by recent speeches and actions.
- Marco Rubio's Munich speech showed intent to 'recolonize the Global South,' revealing blunt geopolitical ambitions.
EU Foreign Policy Lacks Depth
- European leadership often echoes Russophobic talking points while lacking substantive policy on Africa or Latin America.
- Escobar attributes this to degraded EU educational standards and curated selection of pliant commissioners.
Personal Accounts Of EU Official Criticism
- Escobar recounts public disdain for EU foreign affairs chief by ordinary Europeans and academics.
- A political philosopher friend reportedly called her the 'stupidest person in the class.'