The Duran Podcast

The Duran
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Jun 21, 2024 • 21min

Squeezed from all directions, Zelensky panic grows

The podcast discusses the mounting pressure on Zelensky in Ukraine, Russian strategic moves capturing territory, speculation on Zelensky's future, failed peace process, and the closing window for negotiations with NATO perspectives.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 21min

Putin in North Korea & Vietnam, driving collective west crazy

Analyzing Russia's efforts to rebuild alliances with countries previously neglected, such as Vietnam and North Korea. Discussing the implications of Vietnam joining BRICS and the new Russia-North Korea military alliance. Critiquing US foreign policy towards conflict and the need to understand global dynamics for successful outcomes.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 13min

Moving towards Lebanon offensive

The podcast discusses the consequences of Netanyahu's War Cabinet collapse and US-Israeli relations. It highlights the shift towards a hardline government stance and the potential conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Critique of Biden's foreign policy in the Middle East conflict is also explored.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 8min

Post Swiss summit Ukraine conflict w/ Jim Jatras (Live)

Expert on international relations and political commentator, Jim Jatras, discusses Putin's firm stance on Ukraine conflict, challenges in the American political system, leadership structure in Ukraine, comparison of political oligarchies, countries retracting support from summit document, and speculations about Joe Biden's future in the election.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 43min

Russia wins Swiss summit. NYT resurrects Istanbul ceasefire

The podcast discusses the aftermath of the Swiss peace conference with limited Western support for Ukraine, Putin's dominance in negotiations, Ukraine's strategic maneuvers, leaked negotiations, and NATO's conflict readiness with Russia.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 49min

US sanctions China via Russia. EU agrees to cover $50B loan

Exploring US sanctions on China via Russia, implications of shifting trade dynamics away from USD, power play between permanent state & elected government, controversial $50B loan for Ukraine, critique of European governments' decisions
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Jun 16, 2024 • 21min

G7 and the decline of empire

Analysis of G7 weak leadership, praise for BRICS. Critique of G7 symbolic nature. Putin's tough terms for Ukraine. Western leaders' hesitance on Russia, Crimea, Ukraine.
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Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 19min

West Sleepingwalking into Major Wars - Alastair Crooke, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen

Experts Alastair Crooke, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen discuss the West's crisis management and potential conflicts in Ukraine. They analyze US foreign policy during election time, Hamas negotiation strategies, escalating tensions with Russia, and challenges in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The podcast explores complexities in Lebanon, including potential limited war strategies and global implications.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 22min

Russian economy continues to surge

Exploring Russia's sudden economic surge, including surpassing Japan in GDP, 5.4% growth in Q1, challenges in measuring the economy accurately, critiques of Western sanctions, and strategies to address labor shortages for future growth.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 16min

Blinken ceasefire confusion. Gantz out. UNSC Russia abstains

The podcast discusses the confusion surrounding Blinken's role in a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Gantz's resignation, and Russia's abstention in the UNSC. It also delves into Israel's response to a peace formula, potential government reshaping, Netanyahu's pushback, and speculation on upcoming elections.

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