Neutrality Studies

Originally published on Dec 16, 2025. How did we reach a point where quoting Western sources gets you branded a foreign propagandist? Is the EU's executive branch now completely out of its mind, punishing dissenters without trial under the guise of fighting "propaganda"?To discuss this Orwellian turn, I sat down with my friend and colleague Glenn Diesen. As a professor at the University of Southeast Norway and a sharp geopolitical analyst, Glenn brings the necessary depth to understand why Europe is seemingly criminalizing objective analysis.Links:Glenn's YouTube Channel: ‪@GDiesen1‬Glenn's Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/Glenn's X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenNeutrality Studies Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@neutralitystudiesNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Goods Store: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourth...

Originally published on Dec 15, 2025.We are back with Ambassador Chas Freeman, a former US Assistant Secretary of Defense and as U. S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia who will give us an update in his take of what is currently going on in world affairs.Links:Neutrality Studies Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@neutralitystudiesNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Goods Store: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourth...

Larry C. Johnson, a former CIA analyst and member of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, dives deep into U.S. foreign policy and intelligence operations. He critiques NATO expansion and highlights the discrepancies in U.S. narratives about Russia. Johnson sheds light on the controversial Russiagate claims and discusses the challenges of accountability within the intelligence community. He draws attention to the U.S.'s history of election interference, contrasts it with Russia's methods, and emphasizes the need for reform in U.S. strategic planning.

The discussion delves into the U.S. National Security Strategy, questioning its bold claim of stepping back from global dominance. Topics include the document's origins, its lack of concrete implementation, and the emphasis on burden sharing with European allies. The host critiques the NSS's portrayal of U.S. military alliances as transactional and examines its framing of China and Russia. Ultimately, it’s revealed that the NSS serves more as political signaling, with systemic constraints ensuring the continuation of established policies over genuine change.

Originally published on Dec 12, 2025.A good part of Western media has been telling us for years that Vladimir Putin is trying to re-create the Soviet Union and its militant, expansionist foreign policy. But what exactly was Soviet Foreign Policy about in the first place? Here to help with this historical question is Dr. Michael Jabara Carley, a prominent Canadian historian and professor of history at the Université de Montréal, specializing in 20th-century international relations, primarily the relations between the Soviet Union (USSR) and Western powers from 1917 to 1945.Links:Michael's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/...Michael's University of Montreal page: https://histoire.umontreal.ca/english...Neutrality Studies Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@neutralitystudies⁠Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Goods Store: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourth...

Originally published on Dec 11, 2025. Last week, Vladimir Putin visited India and was received there with the highest honours. What does this tell us about these two countries and the emerging BRICS states? Here to discuss with me is the Indian scholar and Russia expert, Professor Anuradha Chenoy, a former professor and dean at the School of International Studies at India’s prestigious (JaVa Halal) Jawaharlal Nehru University. Links:Anuradha's articles in "Economic and Political Weekly": https://www.epw.in/author/anuradha-ch...Neutrality Studies Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@neutralitystudiesNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Goods Store: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourth...

Stas Krapivnik is a field reporter and commentator focused on the war in Ukraine, known for his on-the-ground insights on platforms like YouTube and Telegram. He discusses the evolving landscape in Ukraine, including the shifting dynamics of civilian life amidst devastation in Donetsk and Avdiivka. Stas also dives into the implications of U.S. strategy changes, European defense needs, and Russia's prolonged campaign as a strategy to induce Western political chaos. His sharp analysis sheds light on the challenges and complexities of modern warfare.

Yakov Rabkin, a historian specializing in Jewish history and Zionism, Manuel Ramos, an anthropologist studying religious movements and regional Zionism, and Jeffrey Sachs, an economist focused on global policy, engage in a thought-provoking discussion. They explore the self-destructive nature of Zionism, its political and religious roots, and its interplay with colonialism. The panel highlights tensions between pacifist Jewish traditions and Zionist state violence, the role of British and American support for Israel, and the implications of a shifting global power dynamic.

Dr. Petra Erler, a political scientist and former State Secretary in East Germany, delves into the complexities of German-Russian relations. She critiques the West's failure to understand post-Soviet transformations and emphasizes the need for historical empathy regarding Russia’s wartime experiences. The conversation touches on cultural tensions following German reunification, the dangers of stereotypes about Russia, and missed opportunities for peace. Erler advocates for humility in foreign policy and highlights the risks of polarized worldviews, urging a more nuanced approach.

In this discussion, Dr. Hans-Georg Möller, a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Macau and YouTube creator, critiques Germany's evolving political climate. He delves into how being labeled an 'understander' has become pejorative, shifts in media narratives about China, and the historical roots of Western hostility. Möller connects moralization in politics to a decline in democratic debate, warns about the dangers of labeling, and advocates for 'amoral hygiene' to foster healthier political discourse.