Neutrality Studies

The Iran War is going horribly. If Donald Trump knows this or not and which type of information he is being fed we don't know. But the idea of sending ground troops to occupy islands in front of Iran is either utter disregard for reality or a desperate move to somehow turn the tide of the war around. Here to discuss this is Prof. Steven Starr, an Emeritus Professor of the University of Missouri and Associate of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.Prof. Starr's Homepage: https://nuclearfamine.org/about-steven-starr/Support us on Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Or on our shop with a donation: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com

Donald Trump seems to think that "signalling deescalation" by announcing that hits on Iranian gas facilities have been further suspended until April 6 would lull Iran into believing they are safe for now. But we know that the US is finishing its troop amassment in the region. The logical conclusion: the US is planning another sneak attack over a weekend with the hope that once markets are closed the troops would have two days to capture either some important economic infrastructure that will calm the oil traders or even create the fundament for gaining control over the Strait of Hormuz. What a folly!I'm discussing today with Ambassador Chas Freeman, a former top official in the Department of Defence and Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Freeman's many valuable essays: https://chasfreeman.netSupport us on substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Shop and Donations: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com

The scale of the strategic mistake the US made in attacking Iran is slowly becoming apparent, and it is leading to ever more desperate moves by the US-Israeli axis. Dr. Arta Moeini, who is intimately familiar with both the Iranian and US political systems, explains the extent of these miscalculations and their impact on the regional balance of power, while Lasha Kasradze examines the facts on the ground as they relate to the South Caucasus.Links:Institute for Peace and Diplomacy: https://peacediplomacy.orgNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com(Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/academic)Merch & Donations: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.comTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:33 Khamenei killing and war outlook00:06:19 Peace chatter and US setbacks00:16:24 Iranian state and social resilience00:24:19 Symmetrical war and strategic strain00:30:03 End of unipolar order00:40:00 Lessons for allies and Georgia00:52:08 Final forecasts and Trump options

Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Tehran-based Middle East scholar, offers on-the-ground analysis from Iran. He discusses signs pointing to a possible U.S. ground invasion, Iran’s asymmetric strike capabilities beyond coastlines, and risks to Gulf shipping and global oil markets. He also covers morale in Tehran, regional power dynamics, and how Gulf states factor into ongoing military plans.

Arthur Khachikian, Armenian analyst on Caucasus and Middle East security. Lasha Kasradze, Georgian analyst on regional geopolitics. They map South Caucasus spillover risks. They discuss northern escalation toward Iran and Kurdish dynamics. They analyze Gulf vulnerabilities and how great-power competition could broaden conflicts.

The Iran War is a multi-decade history of step-by-step escalation to get to total war and the peak of the strategy is around the corner. Today I'm speak with Patrick Henningsen, American journalist, geopolitical analyst, and founder of 21st Century Wire.Links:Patrick Henningsen on 21st Century Wire: https://21stcenturywire.comPatrick Henningsen on Substack: https://patrickhenningsen.substack.comWatch the SUNDAY WIRE show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@21stCenturyWireTVFollow Patirck's daily short reports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/21wire_media/Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com(Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/academic)Merch & Donations: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.comTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:17 Iran trip before the war00:04:20 Protests and street evidence00:08:23 Riot playbook and covert tactics00:14:27 Media alignment and propaganda00:20:17 Plans chaos and US interests00:25:22 Lobby power and cabinet picks00:40:31 Covert influence and sovereignty00:52:17 Trump posts and market shocks

The Iran War is not about what you see. But about what you can't consume. Join me for a talk with professor Warwick Powell on his newest book about the Thermodynamic economy.Warwick's book: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Dr-Warwick-Powell/dp/9699293209Support us on substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Shop and Donations: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com

The US has turned its "protection promise" into a war trap. Not only is Washington deliberately throwing its Gulf allies under the bus to absorb Iran's firepower, but it is also intentionally wrecking their oil and gas industries. The US benefits hugely, as it remains one of the sole open producers and suppliers of oil and gas. In combination with the recent regime change operation in Venezuela, this power play guarantees the Petro-Dollar, which then also means the USD will keep its reserve currency status. What a power play, and what an incredible way of ruling not only over enemies but over allies at the same time. Conclusion: only a sovereign (neutral) foreign policy can guard one's economy and one's peace.Support us on substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Shop and Donations: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com

The illegal attack on Iran—as many illegal wars before—is not a bug but a system feature. One, however, that is doomed to self-destruct its host. It is the inevitable outcome of the rent-seeking and society corrupting logic of the capitalist system the West is built around. The expansionary and often genocidal logic embedded in the core of the US empire drives entire classes within the West toward the ruthless application of force. But in a multipolar world this approach finds its ultimate—and eventually tragic—end. Today I'm discussing the Iran war with Professor Radhika Desai ( @RadDesai ) from Manitoba University. One of the world's leading Political Geoconomists, Professor Desai explains the system inherent aspects of the war.Follow Prof. Desai on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RadDesaiSupport us on Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Shop and Donations: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com

The war is getting worse with the Israeli regime striking at nuclear power facilities in Iran. At the same time, Iran's parliamentary speaker announces 'eye for an eye' doctrine in the war. Clearly, the US/Israeli tag-team is has not given up on the dream of subduing Iran with a bombing campaign alone. Yet, as Larry Johnson points out, that didn't work even in the Second World War against Japan, and it's not succeeding now. So what's next? Join for a talk with Larry.Support us on Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Our Store / Donations: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com Support Larry here: https://sonar21.com/contact-sonar21/#support Larry on Substack: https://substack.com/@larrycjohnson