Judging Freedom Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : Is Washington Ignoring Iran’s Peace Offers?
Feb 11, 2026
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, economist and policy expert who advises governments and international organizations. He discusses undeclared wars and use of force. He explains Russia's frustrations with U.S. unpredictability. He critiques Israeli influence on U.S. policy and outlines Iran’s history of seeking negotiations and its February 7 peace proposal. He warns of the risks of wider regional war.
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Trump's Unpredictability Undermines Diplomacy
- Trump’s unpredictability undermines U.S. diplomacy and makes agreements unreliable.
- Jeffrey Sachs says Russia and others see the U.S. as a random mess that can’t be depended upon.
Netanyahu Pushing For U.S. Confrontation
- Benjamin Netanyahu pushes the United States toward war with Iran, Sachs argues.
- Sachs calls Israel's government reckless and intent on drawing the U.S. into conflict.
Iran's Unspoken Peace Offer
- Iran repeatedly offers negotiations and a regional peace vision that includes Palestinian statehood.
- Sachs says Washington and major media largely ignore Iran’s coherent peace proposals.