The Jay Martin Show Glenn Diesen: The End of NATO & G7 and The Rise of The Core 5
Dec 20, 2025
Geopolitical analyst Glenn Diesen dives into the fading relevance of institutions like NATO and the G7 amid a shift toward multipolarity. He discusses the emergence of geoeconomic blocs and proposes a new 'Core Five' of global powers to manage relations. Glenn highlights the implications of NATO expansion on Europe and contrasts the modern interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine with its original anti-imperial intent. He also connects U.S. moves in Venezuela to resource control and urges for institutional reforms to reflect current power dynamics.
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Diplomacy Or War: The Choice
- Great‑power agreements often follow major wars; absent mature diplomacy, rising friction risks larger conflicts.
- Europe’s refusal to negotiate new structures increases likelihood of violent adjustment.
NATO Expansion’s Unintended Consequence
- NATO expansion reflected a hegemony mindset rather than inclusive European security, provoking Russian reaction.
- Denying institutional voice to big powers drives them to assert themselves militarily.
Parallel Institutions Rise When Reform Lags
- When existing global financial institutions fail to reform, states build parallel systems like the AIIB.
- New architectures emerge because the old ones no longer reflect economic reality.