Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast

Jeffrey Sachs, economist and policy scholar known for work on sustainable development and geopolitics, warns the Iran strikes risk sparking a wider chain reaction. He connects linked conflicts from Iran to Ukraine and discusses why China, Russia and possibly India could be stabilizers. He also critiques U.S. multilateral retreat and the strategic role of energy in global tensions.

Kay-Achim Schönbach, retired vice admiral and former head of the German Navy, reflects on his 2022 resignation after outspoken views on Crimea and Russia. He recounts the media fallout and political pressure that followed. The conversation covers NATO expansion, why Crimea is militarily irreversible, Black Sea strategy, and pathways for negotiated peace and rebuilding ties with Moscow.

Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Asset Management and outspoken macro commentator, offers a brisk take on global economic fallout. He discusses how war with Iran rattles fragile US finances and energy markets. They cover geopolitical escalation, risks to the petrodollar and de-dollarization, and why some industries stand to gain while most suffer.

Gilbert Doctorow, historian and analyst of Russian and European politics, offers a sharp take on how the strike on Iran reshaped Moscow's threat perception. He outlines elite shock, doubts about deterrence, rising media and political tensions, and the narrowing options between diplomacy and escalation. The conversation highlights shifting trust among allies and the strategic risks for regional stability.

Larry Johnson is a former intelligence analyst at the CIA who also worked at the US State Department's Office of Counterterrorism. Johnson discusses how the US was not prepared for a long war and how it is running out of critical weapons. The solution appears to be to pull in other states and use proxies for ground troops. Everything points to this war being a very poorly planned.Read Larry Johnson's Sonar21: https://sonar21.com/Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL

Lawrence Wilkerson, retired U.S. Army colonel and former chief of staff to the Secretary of State, brings deep Middle East strategy experience. He discusses risks of arming Kurdish forces in Iran and the danger of triggering wider regional war. He examines economic fallout from oil shocks, nuclear escalation fears, munitions shortages, and how chaos could reshape global geopolitics.

Richard Sakwa, a leading scholar of Russian and European politics, discusses his book on the Russo‑Ukrainian war. He contrasts competing world order models and the political West. He examines narratives, law, and diplomacy failures. He explores civilizational rhetoric, Russian security claims, Ukraine’s internal divides, and practical steps for sustained peace and European security reform.

Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a Tehran University professor and former nuclear negotiation advisor, outlines Iran’s military strategy and regional aims. He discusses Western misperceptions, public mobilization, attacks on U.S. logistics and bases, risks of regional escalation, depletion of air defenses, and Iran’s readiness for a prolonged conflict. The conversation focuses on strategy, deterrence, and shifting global power dynamics.

Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army Colonel and military strategist, gives a stark take on a shifting Middle East. He discusses Iran’s strikes and economic targeting. He warns Gulf regimes and Israel could be reshaped. He explores logistics, depleted munitions, and how Russia and China may influence the trajectory.

Alex Krainer, market analyst and former hedge fund manager, gives a fast-paced take on economic shockwaves from the Iran attack. He breaks down sudden oil spikes and how shadow-banking inflows can amplify rallies. He maps risks to Europe’s economy, supply chains, and the geopolitical shift toward rival blocs. He also outlines political fallout and strategic missteps with wide-ranging consequences.