How Wall Street buys US elections: Blackstone funds Trump, BlackRock backs Biden Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-05-30 | While BlackRock veterans run Joe Biden's Treasury, Donald Trump's presidential campaign is financed by Wall Street's highest-paid CEO, of Blackstone, the world's largest commercial landlord. Ben Norton explains how Wall Street investment companies, asset managers, and banks essentially buy US elections.Check out our related video - "How the dollar's 'exorbitant privilege' enriches the USA (and global elites)": youtube.com/watch?v=jYkiMcR1Rj8TOPICS0:00 Wall Street always wins US elections0:57 Blackstone CEO funds Trump2:58 BlackRock backs Biden3:48 BlackRock vs Blackstone - What's the difference?7:30 Wall Street's highest paid CEO, Stephen Schwarzman10:15 Oil & gas industry moguls fund Trump10:53 Fossil fuel profits tripled under Biden13:15 Oligarchs back fellow billionaire Trump15:14 Biden promised: "Nothing would fundamentally change"15:54 10% of Americans own 93% of stocks & 67% of all wealth17:23 USA is not a democracy; it's an oligarchy18:43 Wall Street funded Barack Obama19:20 Wall Street funded Mitt Romney20:07 US government represents Wall Street21:54 BlackRock veterans run Biden's Treasury25:08 Goldman Sachs veterans ran Trump's Treasury27:16 Blackstone: the largest landlord in the US (& on Earth)30:53 De-industrialization & financialization32:25 Private equity destroyed Toys“R”Us33:11 Private equity firms buy up retirement homes, hospitals, vets34:53 2008 crisis & subprime mortgages37:22 Financial parasites38:39 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Goodbye, dollar dominance: BRICS plans multi-currency system to transform global financial order Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-10-17 | BRICS plans to challenge US dollar dominance and transform the international monetary and financial system by developing infrastructure for cross-border payments using local currencies. Russia made a detailed proposal for the October Kazan summit. Ben Norton analyzes the report, explaining how the US-dominated financial system benefits rich Western countries at the expense of the Global South -- which is why BRICS is pushing to change it.Sources and links here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/10/19/brics-russia-multi-currency-system-us-dollarTopics0:00 US dollar hegemony3:57 BRICS plan to transform international monetary & financial system10:39 What are BRICS' goals?13:22 New International Economic Order (NIEO) & G7715:32 Dedollarization20:02 Summary of BRICS report on financial system31:59 West controls IMF & World Bank36:34 Global economy has changed, but financial system hasn't42:07 How rich countries drain capital from poor ones45:16 Challenging the US dollar monopoly47:29 Correspondent banks & SWIFT system51:10 Central bank reserves & US Treasury securities55:50 Triffin's Dilemma57:54 Sanctions & US freezing countries' assets1:00:18 Proposals for new cross-border payment architecture1:03:15 Blockchain, DLT, & CBDCs (mBridge & Project Dunbar)1:10:01 BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI) & BRICS Clear Platform1:15:54 Dedollarizing foreign exchange reserves1:18:22 New Development Bank (NDB) & BRICS Digital Investment Asset1:20:10 Overview of Russian proposal1:21:58 Will there be a BRICS currency? SDR (Special Drawing Rights) is a start1:30:59 Conclusion|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Global South denounces genocide in Gaza: Nicaragua breaks relations with fascist Israel Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-10-12 | Countries across the Global South are denouncing Israel's Western-backed genocide in Gaza. Nicaragua's Sandinista government cut off diplomatic relations with Israel, condemning it as a "fascist" regime. Ben Norton discusses how Latin America is demonstrating solidarity with the Palestinian people, rebelling against the West's neocolonialism and imperialism.Sources and links here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/10/12/genocide-gaza-nicaragua-fascist-israel-latin-americaTopics0:00 Nicaragua ends diplomatic relations with Israel1:56 UN expert: Israel is committing genocide2:28 Israeli minister wants to starve all 2 million Gazans3:34 Top Israeli newspaper says Netanyahu regime is fascist5:14 International Court of Justice (ICJ) genocide case7:53 Latin America's exemplary solidarity with Palestine10:17 Nicaraguan National Assembly condemns Israel's genocide13:51 Similar anti-imperialist struggles in Global South16:28 Sandinistas' long history of support for Palestinians17:38 (CLIP) Daniel Ortega denounces US-NATO-Israel war on Palestine19:49 ICJ: US owes reparations to Nicaragua21:09 The West's "rules-based order" is just imperialism22:55 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
US support for Israels war crimes is bipartisan: Trump, Kamala Harris, Biden, JD Vance, Tim Walz Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-10-08 | Israel enjoys bipartisan support from the Democratic and Republican Parties in Washington, as it brutally bombs Gaza; invades Lebanon; and attacks Iran, Syria, and Yemen. Ben Norton shows how Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, JD Vance, Tim Walz, and other US politicians facilitate Israel's war crimes, which are being investigated by the International Court of Justice.Topics0:00 Intro2:08 USA & Israel wage war across Middle East4:02 Hague investigates Israel for g*noc1de4:57 Biden admin sends Israel $18 billion in military aid5:24 Israel bombs civilian areas in Gaza with US weapons6:04 US State Department approves Israeli war crimes6:51 Gaza death toll: 186,000+9:45 International Criminal Court11:12 Israel's colonialist goals15:46 Israel invades Lebanon with US support17:40 Iran responds to Israeli attacks18:47 (CLIP) Kamala Harris defends Israel19:17 Harris says a whole lot of nothing on Israel20:09 (CLIP) Kamala Harris' Israeli word salad20:29 Text of Harris' Israeli word salad21:16 Joe Biden's support for Israel21:50 (CLIP) Biden: If Israel didn't exist, US would create it22:15 Biden threatens Iran's oil facilities22:56 (CLIP) Trump calls to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities23:48 Trump's anti-Palestinian bigotry24:46 (CLIP) Trump calls Biden "Palestinian" as an insult25:04 Harris-Trump debate26:02 (CLIP) Kamala Harris vows to protect Israel26:16 Harris' private meeting with Netanyahu27:35 (CLIP) Trump claims Harris "hates" Israel28:14 Biden-Harris administration arms Israel28:40 Trump speech at Israeli American Council29:00 (CLIP) Trump says Israel would not survive 2 years under Harris29:41 (CLIP) Trump says he is candidate of "Western civilization"30:07 (CLIP) Trump vows to deport people who oppose Israel30:51 (CLIP) Trump attacks UN Human Rights Council & ICC31:06 Trump boasts of his pro-Israel record32:18 (CLIP) Trump: "I was the best friend Israel ever had"32:47 Bipartisan support for Israel in US presidential election33:34 Vice presidential debate: JD Vance & Tim Walz34:40 (CLIP) Tim Walz vows to defend Israel35:30 Israel must expand, insists Walz36:03 JD Vance backs Israel36:25 (CLIP) JD Vance supports anything Israel does36:39 Did the Democrats "give" Iran $100 billion?39:09 US war on Iran41:00 (CLIP) Tim Walz sabre-rattles against Iran41:41 Conflict started in 1948, not October 7, 202345:08 (CLIP) JD Vance: World should "fear" US45:35 Bipartisan US imperialism47:52 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
US & Israel expand war across Middle East, attacking Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Yemen Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-10-04 | The United States and Israel are waging war across West Asia (the Middle East), bombing Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, and Yemen -- all at once. Ben Norton analyzes the imperialist interests driving the violent chaos in the region.You can find a back-up of our videos at rumble.com/GeopoliticalEconomySubscribe to our newsletter at geopoliticaleconomy.substack.com Topics0:00 Intro0:42 Censorship & channel back-ups2:08 Iran responds to Israel's attacks4:01 USA claims Iran's counter-strike was "ineffective"4:57 Contradictory US narratives on Iran & Israel6:22 Western media propaganda7:12 Israel's disproportionate attacks on Lebanon8:07 History of Israel's invasions of Lebanon10:10 US military sends more troops to Middle East11:00 Pentagon supports Israel12:26 USA & Israel plan attack on Iran's oil facilities13:54 Oil price rises (weeks before elections)15:37 Israel: US empire's unsinkable aircraft carrier15:54 (Clip) Biden: If Israel didn't exist, US would create it16:19 USA encourages Israel to expand wars18:40 (Clip) US State Department opposes diplomacy with Hamas19:16 US empire wants hegemony, not peace21:25 CIA veterans say US should use Israel to attack Iran23:11 US used Israel to arm right-wing dictatorships in Latin America24:40 Israel: US empire's attack dog in West Asia25:16 Israel kills PFLP leaders26:32 Israel bombs Syria27:22 Israel attacks near Russian military base28:06 Israel bombs Yemen28:54 US post-9/11 wars killed 4.5-4.7 MILLION people29:39 Gulf monarchies call for neutrality, not backing USA34:44 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomy
NATO is desperate on Russia, and delusional on China Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-10-01 | The Western powers in NATO are desperately delusional on Russia, and getting more so on China, argue political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson. They are joined by scholar Glenn Diesen to discuss the war in Ukraine, disaster in Europe, and farewell speech by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.This is part of the show Geopolitical Economy Hour. You can watch other episodes of the program here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDAi0NdlN8hMl9DkPLikDDGccibhYHnDP|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah defeated ISIS, protected Lebanons Christians, fought Israeli colonialism Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-09-29 | Israel has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who defended Lebanon's sovereignty, helped to defeat ISIS and Al-Qaeda, protected Christians, and fought against Israeli colonialism and military occupation. Ben Norton explains.Links to sources and more information here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/09/29/hezbollah-nasrallah-lebanon-israel-colonialismTopics0:00 Israeli colonialism in Lebanon & Palestine1:10 Diplomats walk out of UN to protest Netanyahu speech1:35 Few countries claim Hezbollah is "terrorist" org2:07 Hezbollah's political arm is in Lebanon's parliament2:25 Lebanese Christian leaders mourn Nasrallah's death3:38 "Terrorism" claims4:24 Hezbollah's alliance with Christians4:41 US/Israeli links to ISIS & Al-Qaeda7:24 Nasrallah condemned Al-Qaeda, Bin Laden, 9/11 attacks10:21 USA supported Osama Bin Laden in Afghanistan11:38 Not anti-Semitic: distinguishing Zionism from Judaism12:57 Zionism: Western colonialism in Palestine15:16 Hezbollah formed to fight Israeli occupation of Lebanon16:29 Israel assassinates political leaders, but resistance continues18:35 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Why is Israel attacking Lebanon? What is Hezbollah really? Explaining the colonial war Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-09-25 | Israel is bombing Lebanon, with staunch US support. An Israeli minister vowed that "Lebanon will be annihilated". Ben Norton analyzes the colonial war, explains the origins of Hezbollah, and provides historical context.Topics0:00 Israel is waging war on Lebanon1:19 ICC accuses Israeli officials of crimes against humanity2:41 USA facilitates Israel's crimes4:16 Israeli education minister vows "Lebanon as we know it will not exist"4:35 (Clip) Israeli minister: "Lebanon will be annihilated"4:52 Israeli media calls for g*noc1de against Palestinians5:27 Israeli minister boasts of new Nakba in Gaza6:00 Israeli minister says Lebanon, Syria, Iraq are not sovereign states8:34 Zionism & Israel: European colonialism in Palestine10:22 (Clip) Netanyahu applauded in US Congress10:43 Israel is the aggressor in Lebanon11:56 Which countries call Hezbollah a "t3rr*rist" group?13:44 Hezbollah's origins in Israeli occupation of Lebanon16:29 Hezbollah's alliance with Christians & religious minorities19:02 ISIS, Al-Qaeda, & Syria War23:08 Israel, ISIS, & Al-Qaeda26:02 Lebanon's sovereignty & territorial integrity27:25 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Israels pager attack in Lebanon will blow back: Western tech cant be trusted anymore Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-09-24 | Israel killed many people in Lebanon by putting explosives in pagers and walkie-talkies, in what was condemned internationally as a terrorist attack. This is already backfiring, hurting Western technology companies. Ben Norton discusses how this act of war will fragment supply chains, as Global South markets no longer trust tech made by the US and its allies. China's manufactured goods will increasingly be seen as a safer alternative.Our related video on Israel's war on Lebanon and the origins of Hezbollah: youtube.com/watch?v=IoyuwuXFG2cTopics0:00 Israel's pager attack in Lebanon1:44 Ex CIA director admits it was terrorism3:07 Russia blasts terrorism, China condemns Israel3:58 Israel opened Pandora's box: global economy will fragment further5:51 China gets more customers in Middle East / West Asia6:44 China is largest trading partner of most countries7:17 China is world's manufacturing superpower9:52 How Israel made pagers into bombs (with Hungary & Taiwan links)14:37 USA demonizes Chinese tech (Huawei)15:45 US NSA spies on the entire world18:39 Israel spies on other countries20:56 USA fears Chinese role in supply chains22:34 US role in Israeli plot23:48 How US & Israel weaponize supply chains29:28 Hezbollah31:23 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
US escalates new cold war on China: Congress passes 25 anti-Chinese laws in 1 week, funds propaganda Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-09-22 | Cold War Two fervor is reaching fever pitch in Washington. In "China Week", the US House of Representatives approved 25 anti-Chinese laws, in bipartisan votes, including $1.6 billion in funding for anti-China propaganda worldwide. Ben Norton discusses how both the Republican and Democratic Parties are targeting China with information war, sanctions, tech restrictions, tariffs, even threats of military force.Sources and more information here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/09/22/us-congress-25-anti-china-laws-week-fund-propagandaCIA director threatens China & Russia, says Ukraine war benefits US economy: youtube.com/watch?v=uDv4KsLXua8How the US wages economic war on countries all around the world: youtube.com/watch?v=qYUq_9XlQs0US Secretary of State Blinken announces China containment policy: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2022/05/28/cold-war-blinken-china-containmentTopics0:00 US Congress escalates Cold War II on China1:53 US House approves $1.6 billion for anti-China propaganda2:46 Goal of new cold war: do to China what West did to post-Soviet Russia3:44 Congress funds war, not social programs for Americans5:20 Media notes US politicians are preparing for war6:28 (Clip) Biden lies about Iraqi "WMDs"6:45 Containment strategy toward China7:45 (Clip) Blinken: USA "will shape the strategic environment around Beijing"8:29 The "rules-based international order"10:05 (Clip) CIA teaches how to "lie, cheat, and steal"10:22 Pompeo's anti-China speech12:11 (Clip) Pompeo: US must (regime) "change" China13:00 CIA says China is biggest "threat"15:29 US Congress' (Anti) "China Week"17:22 Funding anti-China disinformation17:42 Hong Kong18:34 Taiwan20:10 "Pacific Partnership" (for war) 20:34 Japan and South Korea20:55 Economic warfare and sanctions24:40 Electric vehicles (EVs)27:03 Drones27:53 Batteries28:39 Biotech29:08 Telecommunications30:37 Chinese currency (renminbi/yuan)31:45 Agriculture/land32:14 Media32:37 Scientific research32:59 Confucius Institutes33:36 USA restricts interchange with Chinese35:00 Preparing for war35:49 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
World demands end to Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine, in landslide UN vote Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-09-19 | The vast majority of the world voted at the UN General Assembly to demand an end to Israel's unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory within 12 months, with 124 countries (64%) in favor, 14 (7%) against, and 43 (22%) abstentions. Ben Norton analyzes the geopolitics of the vote, and how the US and most of the West is violating international law.Sources and more information here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/09/19/end-israel-occupation-palestine-un-voteTopics0:00 Intro0:21 Chart of countries' votes at UN1:00 UN resolution demands end to Israel's occupation2:22 Map & analysis of countries' votes at UN6:49 International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling8:28 West's "rules-based order" threatens international law12:41 USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine14:45 Why USA supports Israel, its "unsinkable aircraft carrier"15:55 (Clips) Biden: US would create Israel if it didn't exist16:20 US empire opposes peace, in Gaza and worldwide18:12 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Ukraine sits on trillions worth of minerals. US politicians want them. Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-09-17 | Ukraine is "sitting on a trillion dollars worth of minerals that could be good to our economy", said US Senator Lindsey Graham as he stood next to Zelensky in Kiev. Ben Norton discusses how Western politicians and corporations want to exploit Ukrainian natural resources, to profit and to weaken the role of China and Russia in critical supply chains.Sources and more information here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/09/16/senator-lindsey-graham-ukraine-trillion-mineralsZelensky is literally selling Ukraine to US corporations on Wall Street: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2022/09/09/zelensky-selling-ukraine-wall-streetWest prepares to plunder post-war Ukraine with neoliberal shock therapy: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2022/07/28/west-neoliberal-recovery-conferenceTopics0:00 US Senator Lindsey Graham wants Ukraine's minerals4:19 Ukraine has tens of trillions of dollars worth of natural resources5:34 China and critical minerals supply chain7:10 USA wants Ukraine to replace China in minerals supply chain8:03 Wall Street is buying up Ukraine9:13 (Clip) Zelensky's love letter to Western corporations10:58 NATO fights Russia to the last Ukrainian11:46 Study: foreign intervention is 100 times more likely in country with oil14:22 Geopolitics of NATO proxy war on Russia in Ukraine17:58 Afghanistan's resources and $1 trillion of minerals24:31 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Trumps threat to punish countries that drop US dollar will speed up de-dollarization Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-09-14 | Donald Trump has threatened that, if he comes back as US president, he will impose 100% tariffs on countries that drop the dollar, trying to cut off their trade. Ben Norton discusses how this will accelerate the global dedollarization movement, incentivizing more nations to join China, Russia, and BRICS in seeking financial alternatives.Check out our related video "De-dollarization: China drops US Treasury bonds, instead buys gold, oil, metals": youtube.com/watch?v=z-bnIrbZjaMSources and more information here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/09/13/trump-threat-punish-dedollarization-dollarTopics0:00 (Clip) Trump threatens countries that drop US dollar0:49 De-dollarization2:06 (Clip) Trump pledges tariffs on nations that de-dollarize2:24 Dollar system is not a "public good"3:03 BRICS3:49 BRICS Bank (New Development Bank)4:33 Brazil's Lula calls to drop US dollar5:10 China & Brazil de-dollarize trade5:35 China & Russia de-dollarize trade6:01 Russia & Iran de-dollarize trade6:10 Southeast Asia (ASEAN) de-dollarizes7:05 (Clip) Trump: "I would not allow countries to go off the dollar"7:37 Trump's plans to punish independent countries8:22 Dollar system and US imperial decline10:00 China is biggest trading partner of most countries11:11 BRICS GDP (PPP) is bigger than G712:27 Largest economies on Earth (Rise of Global South)14:01 US imperialism is in crisis16:27 China's share of global trade16:40 China de-dollarizes its trade20:10 China buys oil & gas in yuan/renminbi21:56 De-dollarization of trade vs savings (investment & reserves)22:40 China dumps US Treasury securities25:11 China's central bank buys gold25:56 JP Morgan report on dedollarization27:07 Multipolar financial world29:01 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
CBDCs vs Wall Street? Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-09-11 | What are central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and why are banks on Wall Street lobbying against them? Could they be an alternative for average people, or would they create even more problems than they solve? Political economist Radhika Desai is joined by legal scholar Robert C. Hockett to discuss CBDCs, central banks, the Federal Reserve, and the banking system.This is part of Radhika's show Geopolitical Economy Hour. You can watch other episodes of the program here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDAi0NdlN8hMl9DkPLikDDGccibhYHnDP|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Biden: If Israel didnt exist, wed have to invent it to serve US interests Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-09-09 | For decades, Joe Biden has reiterated that Israel is a strategic outpost of the US empire. In 1986, he said, "Were there not an Israel, the USA would have to invent an Israel to protect her interests in the region", referring to the Middle East / West Asia, which is rich in oil, gas, and other natural resources. In 2023, the North American president repeated, “if Israel didn’t exist, we’d have to invent it”.
Western democracy?: Frances Macron steals election, arrests Telegram CEO Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-09-07 | The same week France arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, the "President of the Rich" Emmanuel Macron stole the 2024 election, refusing to allow the left-wing New Popular Front that won to form a government, instead appointing a prime minister from a right-wing party that got 6% of the vote. Ben Norton discusses how Western "democracies" are actually oligarchies.Sources and more information here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/09/10/france-president-rich-macron-stole-electionTopics0:00 Western "democracy" is oligarchy3:39 Emmanuel Macron: the "president of the rich"6:11 Inequality in France8:27 French billionaire oligarchs12:48 France's 2024 election results14:10 Macron appoints election loser Michel Barnier as PM15:28 Leftist leader Mélenchon accuses Macron of electoral theft17:04 52% of French want to impeach Macron17:28 Western leaders praise undemocratic PM Michel Barnier19:51 How Macron stole the election he lost23:07 France is not a democracy24:20 Arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov25:57 US government wanted Telegram backdoor for spying27:09 Russia, West, and Pavel Durov28:18 Telegram and Belarus color revolution attempt30:16 Western media's former love affair with Durov31:19 West turns on Durov33:45 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Israels war on Gaza is only possible due to US support and weapons Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-09-03 | A top Israeli military official admitted the war on Gaza is only possible thanks to US support and arms supplies. Ben Norton explains how Israel is an outpost of the US empire in a key geostrategic region. As Joe Biden said, "Were there not an Israel, the United States of America would have to invent an Israel to protect her interest in the region".Check out our related video - Why does the US support Israel? A geopolitical analysis with economist Michael Hudson: youtube.com/watch?v=9AeAfFfTqMkSources and more information here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/09/04/israel-war-gaza-possible-us-support|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Can the US Federal Reserve really control inflation? Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-08-31 | Can the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, really stop inflation? Or is it more committed to inflating asset price bubbles for the rich? Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss the Fed's monetary policy, and its implications for average working people.You can read the transcript here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/08/31/fed-inflation-radhika-desai-michael-hudsonThis is part of the show Geopolitical Economy Hour. You can watch other episodes of the program here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDAi0NdlN8hMl9DkPLikDDGccibhYHnDP|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
How the US wages economic war on countries all around the world Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-08-28 | The United States government has imposed sanctions on more than one-third of countries on Earth, including over 60% of poor countries. Ben Norton documents how Washington's economic warfare is deadly in nations like Venezuela, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, and Syria. It is also fragmenting the global financial system, as China and Russia create alternatives. Sources and more information here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/08/28/economic-world-war-us-sanctions-countriesTopics0:00 USA has sanctions on 1/3rd of world1:44 "Targeted" sanctions are a myth3:16 Washington Post admits US is waging economic warfare worldwide8:56 100,000+ Venezuelans died from US sanctions10:50 Goal of US sanctions: "hunger, desperation and overthrow of government"13:39 US government compares itself to Darth Vader14:46 OFAC director sings, "Every little thing we do is sanctions"16:05 Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis died from US-led Western sanctions20:32 (CLIP) Madeleine Albright on Iraq mass deaths: "the price is worth it"21:08 60% of poor countries face US sanctions22:01 US dollar dictatorship and financial hegemony24:13 Donald Trump's war on Venezuela25:16 "Sanction everybody and their sister"25:54 Boomerang of US sanctions: China, Russia, BRICS create alternatives30:08 Russia re-industrializes, its economy grows rapidly34:10 Too big to sanction - Is this the limit?37:01 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
On Ukraine war, Europe is totally out of touch with its people, poll shows Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-08-23 | While EU leaders push to escalate the proxy war on Russia, and Ukraine invades Kursk region, polls show many Europeans want peace talks for a negotiated settlement, and oppose sending more weapons. Ben Norton looks at the evidence.Sources here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/08/23/europe-peace-talks-ukraine-war-weaponsCheck out our related report - 94% of Americans want to end Ukraine war, but US rejects China peace deal, opposes talks with Russia: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/06/08/end-ukraine-war-us-china-peace-deal-russiaTopics0:00 Intro0:30 Ukraine is desperate1:37 Ukraine invades Russia's Kursk region4:11 People in US & EU want negotiated settlement6:19 Most likely outcome of Ukraine war: compromise settlement7:42 What should Europe do in Ukraine war? Peace deal8:58 Europeans' view of Ukraine war, by country10:00 Should Europe send arms & ammo to Ukraine?11:18 Ukraine losing war would be "end of Western hegemony"12:34 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
How US Big Tech monopolies colonized the world: Welcome to neo-feudalism Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-08-19 | US Big Tech corporations are like the feudal landlords of Medieval Europe. These Silicon Valley monopolies own the digital land that the global economy is built on, and are charging higher and higher rents to use their privatized infrastructure. Ben Norton explains.Sources and more information here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/08/19/us-big-tech-monopolies-neo-feudalismTopics0:00 Neo-feudalism1:36 Amazon's monopoly3:57 Google's monopoly4:54 Amazon takes 50% of sellers' revenue6:30 How Amazon sets prices: the Buy Box9:01 Technofeudalism, by Yanis Varoufakis9:42 Cloud infrastructure10:44 New cold war on China11:35 China: only alternative to US Big Tech monopolies14:55 Chinese socialism19:33 Monopoly capitalism & imperialism21:51 Feudalism & capitalism23:54 Utilities26:37 Privatized digital infrastructure29:29 Uber & Silicon Valley's monopolistic business model34:28 Apple wages war on Chinese competitors35:37 Apple's outrageous 30% Patreon fee39:44 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Exposing US govt role in Bangladesh regime change: Why PM Sheikh Hasina was overthrown Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-08-15 | The US government supported protests that overthrew Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. New interim leader Muhammad Yunus has been cultivated by Washington for decades. Ben Norton discusses the geopolitical reasons for the regime change; the roles of India, China, and Russia; and the Pentagon's desire to build a strategic military base on Saint Martin's Island.Topics0:00 Interim leader Muhammad Yunus: Made in USA5:09 Overthrow of Sheikh Hasina7:44 US military base on St. Martin's Island?8:57 Myanmar10:33 China's reliance on Strait of Malacca for oil imports13:34 Bangladesh-China relations14:47 BRICS15:36 US pressure to join Quad17:47 Russia warned of color revolution in Bangladesh19:06 Arab Spring19:58 Was Hasina's undelivered resignation speech fabricated?22:26 Hasina: "White man" demanded military base in Bay of Bengal23:58 Hasina: USA "can overthrow the government in any country"25:36 US-backed 1975 coup against Sheikh Mujib28:33 US-backed 2022 coup against Pakistan PM Imran Khan31:00 US support for protests in Bangladesh31:22 NED funding for Bangladeshi opposition31:41 NED funding of opposition media outlet Netra News34:13 Historical context: Partition, India, Pakistan, 1971 liberation war38:40 Reasons for protests41:13 US-backed color revolutions46:21 US State Department pressure on Bangladesh47:36 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami, & extremism54:12 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
USA lets athletes cheat with steroids, as it accuses Russia & China of violating anti-doping rules Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-08-10 | According to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the US has allowed athletes in international competitions, including the Olympics, to use prohibited drugs, recruiting them as informants to spy on others. Ben Norton discusses the geopolitics of sports and the blatant hypocrisy of the US agency USADA, which constantly criticizes Russia and China.Sources and links here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/08/10/usa-athletes-cheat-steroids-russia-china-dopingTopics0:00 US doping scandal exposed1:05 Hypocrisy on Russia's ban1:20 Chinese athletes harassed at Olympics2:09 US accusations of corruption2:46 Will US host 2028 Olympics?3:26 US government funds USADA3:59 WADA exposes US doping scandal8:46 WADA is investigating US10:14 US new cold war on China11:20 China says US athletes are under-tested11:49 US Congress threatens WADA12:16 The "rules-based international order"12:51 Russia banned over Ukraine War14:07 US not banned over wars on Iraq et al.15:52 Israel not banned despite crimes in Gaza17:22 West makes rules in "rules-based order"17:58 International Olympic Committee (IOC) dominated by West20:38 Imperialism22:06 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
CIA Director Mike Pompeo summarized the job of the US spy agency: We lied, we cheated, we stole Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-08-08 | Former CIA Director Mike Pompeo admitted in 2019 that, in the coup-plotting spy agency, "We lied, we cheated, we stole. It was like, we had entire training courses". Pompeo then became secretary of state - head of the US State Department, overseeing Washington's foreign policy.
As stock market crashes, is US facing new financial crisis? Economist Michael Hudson explains Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-08-07 | The stock market crashed on August 5, in a new "Black Monday". What caused it? Is the USA on the verge of a new financial crisis? Ben Norton is joined by economist Michael Hudson to discuss the extreme volatility, AI / Big Tech bubble, Japanese yen carry trade unwind, Chinese economy, and geopolitical dangers.Transcript: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/08/07/stock-market-crash-financial-crisis-michael-hudsonCheck out Geopolitical Economy Hour, the program Michael Hudson hosts with Radhika Desai, here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDAi0NdlN8hMl9DkPLikDDGccibhYHnDPHis website: michael-hudson.comTopics0:00 Teaser0:54 Why did the stock market crash?8:19 Is the US economy entering a recession?12:36 Japan and the yen carry trade unwind27:14 China's economy 32:41 Popping of the AI / Big Tech bubble?46:05 Geopolitics: Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Iran54:19 Re-inflating the bubble?1:03:51 Can't the debt be rolled over?1:07:27 Asset price inflation vs consumer price inflation1:11:29 Capital gains grow faster than the economy1:13:12 What is missing from most economic analysis?1:26:05 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Debt is political: Why wealth flows from poor to rich Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-08-05 | How does the structure of the international financial system cause a drain of wealth from the poor to the rich? Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss the politics of debt.Read the transcript here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/debt-politics-wealth-flow-poor-richThis is part of the show Geopolitical Economy Hour. You can watch other episodes of the program here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDAi0NdlN8hMl9DkPLikDDGccibhYHnDP|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Deja vu: USA tries to impose new puppet government in Venezuela Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-08-03 | As part of a new coup attempt in Venezuela, the US has recognized opposition leader Edmundo González as supposed president, after Trump tried to impose puppet Juan Guaidó in 2019. The State Department cited only US government-funded sources to accuse President Maduro of "electoral fraud". Ben Norton shows how misleading - and hypocritical - Washington's claims are.Sources and more information here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/08/03/us-government-funds-electoral-fraud-venezuelaUSA backs another coup attempt in Venezuela - with Elon Musk's help: youtube.com/watch?v=NglJ4J2rMEAWhy is USA obsessed with overthrowing Venezuela? Is it oil, China, Russia, socialism, multipolarity?: youtube.com/watch?v=q_ViMqMXGGsUS gov’t-linked firm is source of exit poll claiming Venezuelan opposition won election: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/07/29/us-government-edison-poll-venezuela-electionTopics0:00 US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as "president"1:53 Hypocrisy: US supports dictatorships, wars, coups against democracies3:39 Why Washington hates Venezuela4:48 2002 US-backed coup in Venezuela6:57 Latin America is divided on Venezuela9:18 OAS: tool of US meddling10:33 Mexico condemns OAS "interventionism"12:34 China, Russia, Iran support Venezuela13:08 Peru's dictatorship backs Venezuelan opposition14:00 Oligarchs like Elon Musk14:44 USAID operative hints at invasion16:14 Fake news17:28 Mercenary Erik Prince threatens Maduro19:29 State Dep't cites US gov't-funded groups to allege "fraud"19:59 Carter Center: funded by US, UK, EU, Gulf monarchies23:39 Exit polls25:36 CIA-linked firm's shady polling28:58 María Corina Machado: US government-backed fanatic29:51 Geopolitical changes: Multipolarity vs unipolarity31:59 Possible US military intervention?33:28 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
USA backs another coup attempt in Venezuela - with Elon Musks help Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-07-31 | The USA and its allies in Latin America have refused to recognize the results of Venezuela's elections, as far-right opposition extremists try to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro, with the help of billionaire oligarch Elon Musk. Ben Norton documents the many US-backed coups since Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez came to power and launched the Bolivarian Revolution.Our investigation: "US gov’t-linked firm is source of exit poll claiming Venezuelan opposition won election" - geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/07/29/us-government-edison-poll-venezuela-electionCheck out our related video: "Why is USA obsessed with overthrowing Venezuela?" - youtube.com/watch?v=q_ViMqMXGGsTopics0:00 US supports coup attempt in Venezuela1:41 Elon Musk: "We will coup whoever we want!"3:35 Electoral "fraud" allegations5:52 Observers say vote was fair8:05 Argentina's leader Javier Milei9:06 CIA & Israeli Mossad9:50 Venezuelan opposition loves Israel10:38 Maduro supports Palestine11:07 China, Russia, Iran11:52 Why USA is obsessed with overthrowing Venezuela12:57 Oil13:36 CLIP Donald Trump wanted to "take over" Venezuela (and its oil)14:07 CLIP John Bolton: US corporations want Venezuela's oil15:18 CLIP Bolton boasts Venezuela coup attempt was "a lot of work"15:49 From Juan Guaidó to María Corina Machado17:55 US-backed coup in Venezuela in 200219:25 Venezuelan opposition's long history of crying "fraud"19:48 Guarimbas21:35 What "dictatorship"?22:13 Obama declares Venezuela a "national security threat"23:38 Economic war, sanctions, & embargo30:15 Venezuela's oligarchy vs. working class32:12 Inflation33:08 Sanctions35:39 West steals Venezuela's foreign assets36:46 Failed CIA-backed invasion of Venezuela37:36 No evidence for "fraud" claims39:36 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Why is USA obsessed with overthrowing Venezuela? Is it oil, China, Russia, socialism, multipolarity? Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-07-27 | Why has the US constantly tried to overthrow Venezuela's leftist government, backing coup attempts against Presidents Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro? Ben Norton analyzes the role of Venezuela's large oil reserves and natural resources; socialist system; anti-imperialist foreign policy; partnership with China, Russia, and Iran; and leadership in building a multipolar world.Topics0:00 Intro0:14 Oil1:58 Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution5:45 Multipolarity9:49 China14:09 US sanctions17:28 Russia & Iran18:22 Washington says China is biggest threat to US hegemony19:31 US coups & regime change20:44 US economic blockade23:18 BRICS24:24 De-dollarization26:29 Latin American regional integration29:25 US-backed coup attempts30:24 Natural resources31:52 Monroe Doctrine: US neocolonialism in Latin America33:09 Venezuela's key role in challenging US imperialism|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
China & Russia help Global South develop & resist Western imperialism: Nicaragua explains Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-07-25 | While the US and Europe have invaded and colonized countries around the world, China and Russia have helped the Global South develop and resist Western imperialism, argues Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, leader of the Sandinista Revolution. Ben Norton reports.Topics0:00 (Clip) Nicaragua's President Ortega on China & West0:52 West's anti-China information war1:38 In Africa, China more popular than US2:10 In SE Asia, China more popular than US3:20 US neocolonialism in Latin America5:00 (Clip) Nicaragua: China helps countries develop7:27 "Chinese debt trap" myth11:10 Chinese relations with Global South12:40 China brokers Palestinian unity13:10 China negotiates Iran-Saudi peace13:38 Pro-sovereignty bloc & BRICS15:40 Sandinista Revolution16:30 How USSR helped Nicaragua develop18:41 US war on Nicaragua20:01 Hague ruling Nicaragua v. United States20:55 Crimes of CIA-backed Contras25:38 Russia's friendship with Latin America26:37 (Clip) Nicaragua: USSR helped us; West attacked us27:30 Western media28:19 Multipolar world29:20 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Nicaragua condemns Israel, says USA should disappear if Palestine cant have a state Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-07-21 | Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega blasted Western support for Israel in its war on Gaza and asked, if a state of Palestine is not allowed to exist, why should the US be allowed to exist? He was joined at the 45th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution by Palestinian ex guerrilla Leila Khaled, who denounced imperialism and neocolonialism. Ben Norton reports.Read our related article - US legally owes Nicaragua reparations, but still refuses to honor 1986 Int’l Court of Justice ruling: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/06/28/us-owes-nicaragua-reparations-1986-icjTopics0:00 (Clip) Nicaragua's President Ortega on Palestinian state0:46 How USA prevents recognition of Palestine3:47 (Clip) Nicaragua condemns Israel, supports Palestine5:58 US oppression of Nicaragua6:43 (Clip) Nicaragua: US gov't only represents corporations7:42 Nicaragua's backs ICJ case against Israel10:59 US ignores 1986 ICJ ruling on Nicaragua12:54 History of Sandinista Revolution14:29 Leila Khaled speech at 45th anniversary16:44 Nicaragua-Palestine unity against imperialism21:36 Global South resistance23:03 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Nicaraguas president says US politicians serve big corporations, military-industrial complex, rich Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-07-21 | Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega says US politicians are put in power to serve the military-industrial complex and big corporations: "They are not there to serve the North American people, but rather to enrich the richest people in the United States". (This is from a speech on July 19 marking the 45th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution.)
EU admits it has hypocritical double standards on Israel, Ukraine, Iraq, climate change Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-07-18 | European Union foreign-policy chief Josep Borrell admitted the West has hypocritical "double standards" on international law, the Russia-Ukraine-NATO war, Israel's brutal bombing of Gaza, the US-led invasion of Iraq, and climate change. Ben Norton analyzes the revealing comments of the top EU diplomat.Sources and links here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/07/18/eu-borrell-hypocrisy-double-standards-israel-ukraine-iraqEU confesses ‘our prosperity was based on China & Russia’: cheap energy, low-paid labor, big market: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2022/10/18/eu-prosperity-china-russia-energy-market‘Western dominance has ended’, EU foreign-policy chief admits, warning of ‘West against the Rest’ geopolitics: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/02/26/western-dominance-ended-eu-josep-borrellTopics0:00 Intro1:56 (Clip) EU foreign policy chief on West's "double standards"4:25 (Clip) West values lives of Ukrainians more than Palestinians5:06 (Clip) Hypocrisy on Israel's violations of UN resolutions6:19 Historical carbon emissions by region7:17 (Clip) Western hypocrisy on climate change8:46 Who is Josep Borrell?10:02 (Clip) West is prolonging Ukraine war10:42 "Western dominance has ended"11:55 (Clip) USA has lost its hegemony12:11 China's economic rise12:54 (Clip) China challenges Western dominance14:21 Multipolarity15:01 (Clip) "The world is much more multipolar"15:54 "Democracy vs autocracy"?16:33 (Clip) "On our side, there are a lot of authoritarian regimes"17:00 How West relied on China & Russia17:40 (Clip) "Our prosperity was based on China & Russia"19:15 Borrell's racist "garden vs jungle" rant21:30 (Clip) European exceptionalism22:11 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Donald Trump is NOT a threat to the deep state. Here is his warmongering record. Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-07-16 | Following a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump's supporters have portrayed him as a so-called "threat to the US deep state". But in reality, Trump was a warmonger as president, and appointed top CIA officials and neoconservatives to run his foreign policy. Ben Norton reviews Trump's support for Israel and Ukraine and his aggressive policies against China, Russia, Palestine, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Bolivia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba.Topics0:00 (Clips) Trump on Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine0:32 US politics & bipartisan war crimes3:29 Alleged assassination attempt against Trump7:13 Trump's warmongering foreign policy: a summary11:35 Israel - Palestine16:56 Trump proposed bombing Russia & China17:27 Russiagate 18:01 Trump tore up 2 arms treaties with Russia18:55 Ukraine20:33 (Clip) Trump boasts of arming Ukraine20:56 Trump vs Obama on Ukraine weapons23:02 NATO24:24 "We're at war with China"26:24 Trade war & new cold war on China28:44 Democrats vs Republicans on Russia & China29:48 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA)30:44 Assassination of Qasem Soleimani31:20 Trump's war on Iraq32:48 US hypocrisy on "political violence"34:31 Syria35:00 (Clip) Trump brags of taking Syria's oil35:27 Afghanistan war & minerals37:06 Trump wanted to take oil from Libya & Iraq too38:15 Yemen39:24 Trump plans to attack Mexico41:06 Bolivia coup41:54 Elon Musk & Bolivia's lithium43:24 Venezuela44:06 (Clip) Trump on "taking over" Venezuela44:18 Venezuela coup attempt46:00 Nicaragua coup attempt46:37 Elliott Abrams47:53 Cuba blockade & sanctions50:09 Tax cuts for the rich51:54 Billionaires for fellow billionaire Trump53:16 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
NATO vs Western voters and the Global Majority Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-07-12 | In response to the NATO summit in Washington, political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss how Western governments are losing elections and ignoring their own people in order to expand the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine and beyond, while seeking to impose control over the majority of humanity in the Global South.Read the transcript here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/07/12/nato-west-war-democracy-global-southThis is part of the show Geopolitical Economy Hour. You can watch other episodes of the program here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDAi0NdlN8hMl9DkPLikDDGccibhYHnDP|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Britain is not a democracy: How UK elites installed PM Keir Starmer by destroying Jeremy Corbyn Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-07-10 | The UK's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer is a pro-war, neoliberal Blairite who is closely linked to British intelligence and the US government. He was backed by big business interests after the corporate media destroyed popular left-wing, anti-imperialist Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Ben Norton discusses how Britain is an oligarchy, not a democracy.Topics0:00 UK PM Keir Starmer is Tony Blair 2.03:26 Biden & Starmer discuss new cold war on Russia & China5:00 Keir Starmer's shady US government ties7:13 CIA-linked Trilateral Commission11:09 Neoliberalism: a class war13:13 The coup against Jeremy Corbyn19:12 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
How big corporations took over Western governments Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-07-07 | How did Western governments get to the point where major decisions are made by and for large corporate monopolies? Ben Norton is joined by political economist Radhika Desai to discuss neoliberalism and the myth of the free market.This is based on chapter 6 of Radhika's book "Capitalism, Coronavirus and War". You can download it for free here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/02/17/capitalism-coronavirus-war-geopolitical-economy-radhika-desaiCheck out other episodes in the series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDAi0NdlN8hNZoKp0XsLFwSxxlMQu6ye8|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
How can China be socialist if it has a stock market? Understanding the Chinese economy Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-07-03 | China describes its system as a "socialist market economy". How does that work? What is the role of its stock exchanges? Ben Norton explains Socialism with Chinese Characteristics.Topics0:00 Intro1:11 Deng Xiaoping & China's "Reform & Opening Up"4:06 Socialism with Chinese Characteristics5:17 China's economic growth & poverty reduction7:42 How state-owned enterprises (SOEs) run China's economy10:09 Chen Yun & the "birdcage economy"11:39 SOE share of China's GDP13:37 China's largest companies are SOEs14:53 Socialist market economy16:02 "Grasp the large, let go of the small"17:42 "Managed competition" in China19:50 Billionaires in China20:43 China's stock markets27:17 (Clip) Western financial analyst says China rejected Washington Consensus30:43 (Clip) Bloomberg complains "China doesn't care about the stock market"32:10 Differences between US & Chinese economies33:33 (Clip) Investor explains China's stock market is not priority for government36:56 China's economic policy is made for workers, not investors45:55 US financialized capitalism vs. Chinese socialism46:33 US stock market is 60.5% of entire world47:13 Richest 10% of Americans own 93% of stocks47:52 Global oligarchs hold wealth in US stock market48:31 China's pursuit of "common prosperity"51:49 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
BlackRock & Wall Street banks are profiting from Israels crimes in Gaza, UN says Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-06-30 | Top UN human rights experts called on Western weapons corporations to stop sending arms to Israel, saying they could be complicit in war crimes. Asset managers like BlackRock and Wall Street banks are also profiting. Ben Norton looks at the evidence.Topics0:00 Western complicity in Israel's war crimes in Gaza1:07 Statement by UN human rights experts1:26 Weapons corporations aiding Israel2:41 US, Germany, Italy are arming Israel3:09 Israel is violating Hague rulings4:01 Financial companies profiting from Israel5:10 BlackRock investments in Israel6:53 Wall Street banks underwrite Israeli bonds8:52 US states invest in Israeli bonds10:55 Biden continues arming Israel (despite misleading media claims)14:11 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Why so many Indians rejected PM Modi: 2024 election was a revolt of the farmers Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-06-27 | Economists Radhika Desai and Prabhat Patnaik analyze India's 2024 general election and why Prime Minister Narendra Modi's far-right Hindu-nationalist party BJP lost its majority. They discuss the state of the economy, rising unemployment and inequality, and Modi's neoliberal model.Transcript here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/06/27/india-modi-2024-election-economyYou can watch other episodes of their program Geopolitical Economy Hour here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDAi0NdlN8hMl9DkPLikDDGccibhYHnDP|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
De-dollarization is growing: Even the US Federal Reserve (reluctantly) admits it Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-06-24 | Countries around the world are seeking alternatives to the US dollar. IMF economists say de-dollarization is "broad-based". The Federal Reserve reluctantly admits that it is happening. Ben Norton analyzes the latest research.Topics0:00 Examples of de-dollarization around the world3:11 IMF paper on decline of dollar dominance6:39 Dedollarization is "broad based", IMF says8:07 Western sanctions lead central banks to de-dollarize8:56 Gold: Why central banks are buying it up12:37 US Federal Reserve acknowledges dedollarization13:18 (Clip) Fed governor on de-dollarization "challenges"14:28 Fed governor's speech on de-dollarization15:38 Bitcoin & crypto are NOT an alternative to the dollar17:29 CBDCs: China-led mBridge system challenges dollar hegemony18:58 Fed governor discusses de-dollarization examples20:21 Fed paper on de-dollarization24:22 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
UN expert: Israel has one of the most criminal armies in the world Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-06-23 | "The Israeli army is one of the most criminal armies in the world", according to United Nations legal expert Chris Sidoti, who investigated war crimes in Gaza for the UN Human Rights Council.
UN says Israel is committing crimes against humanity & extermination in Gaza Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-06-21 | The United Nations Human Rights Council published a report that concluded that Israel has committed war crimes and "the crimes against humanity of extermination" in Gaza. Ben Norton analyzes the statements of UN legal experts.Topics0:00 Intro0:42 (Clip) UN expert: Israel is committing crimes against humanity1:11 Quotes from UN report2:25 Israeli army is "criminal", says UN expert3:01 (Clip) UN expert: Israeli army is "criminal"3:39 Israel is ethnically cleansing Palestinians with West's complicity5:10 UN expert: Israel is committing g -- cide in Gaza6:40 Israel ignores Hague rulings8:09 (Clip) UN expert details Israeli crimes in Gaza10:17 The problem with bothsidesism and false equivalence 12:15 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Wests Ukraine summit failed: Global South rejected pro-war peace conference Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-06-18 | The vast majority of the world population, in the Global South, rebuked the West's pro-war so-called "Summit on Peace in Ukraine", which was held in Switzerland in June. Russia was not even invited. Ben Norton discusses NATO's hypocrisy and explains why only 78 countries (mostly in Europe) endorsed the "Bürgenstock declaration", while China and Brazil propose genuine peace talks.Links and sources here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/06/18/west-ukraine-summit-failed-global-southTopics0:00 Intro0:17 Map of countries1:24 Western media admits conference failed4:35 Zelensky claims China & Brazil aren't "civilized"7:07 Joint statement & signatories10:26 China proposes real peace plans13:54 West is out of touch with rest of world17:32 Colombia's president criticizes Swiss summit20:13 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Neo-feudalism: G7 supports BlackRock buying up worlds infrastructure, to make rich even richer Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-06-15 | Western governments invited billionaire BlackRock CEO Larry Fink to the G7 summit in Italy to speak about "public-private partnerships" and why oligarchs should buy up global infrastructure (to compete with China's state-led Belt and Road Initiative). Ben Norton discusses how capitalism is becoming so extremely monopolized and unequal that it is devolving into neo-feudalism.(One correction: At 26 : 17, I meant to say "over 90%", as the chart shows on screen.)How Wall Street buys US elections: Blackstone funds Trump, BlackRock backs Biden: youtube.com/watch?v=ZJaJ4BST6NcTopics0:00 Global inequality0:56 G7 summit in Italy1:57 BlackRock CEO invited to G7 summit2:32 What is BlackRock?4:45 PGI: US' corporate alternative to China's Belt & Road7:50 (Clip) BlackRock CEO Larry Fink speaks at G7 summit8:44 Wall Street vulture funds10:51 BlackRock buys up infrastructure14:40 BlackRock buys Malaysia's airports15:34 BlackRock veterans run Biden's Treasury16:00 Blackstone CEO funds Trump campaign17:53 Investment companies buy up houses18:40 BlackRock runs world's largest Bitcoin fund19:58 Privatization of infrastructure23:34 WEF: "You'll own nothing. And you'll be happy"25:56 Home ownership under socialism vs. capitalism26:17 Correction: over 90%* (I misspoke)26:21 Home ownership under socialism vs. capitalism28:38 World Economic Forum29:33 Return on capital exceeds economic growth31:20 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
US senator says Ukraine is gold mine with $12 trillion of minerals West cant afford to lose Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-06-12 | Ukraine is a "gold mine" with $12 trillion worth of critical minerals, US Senator Lindsey Graham insisted in a TV interview. Ben Norton discusses how Western companies want these resources, and how Washington hopes to block China's access to them to hurt its technology industries.Sources and links here: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/06/13/ukraine-12-trillion-minerals-west-china-russiaZelensky is literally selling Ukraine to US corporations on Wall Street: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2022/09/09/zelensky-selling-ukraine-wall-streetDe-dollarization: China drops US Treasury bonds, instead buys gold, oil, metals: youtube.com/watch?v=z-bnIrbZjaMTopics0:00 Intro1:35 Clip: US Senator Lindsey Graham wants Ukraine's minerals2:24 Ukraine war has nothing to do with democracy5:44 US also wants to 'weaken' Russia in Ukraine6:21 Wall Street buys up Ukraine8:08 Military-industrial complex profits10:07 Washington Post on Ukraine's 'battle for minerals'11:55 Russia12:48 US seeks to block China's access to minerals15:44 Multiple reasons for Ukraine war17:10 Trump wanted to take Venezuela's oil19:16 Exxon CEO ran US State Department20:29 US plan to seize Russia's $300B in FX reserves21:20 Clip: Lindsey Graham calls to seize Russia's reserves21:43 Debate over Russia's central bank reserves23:07 De-dollarization24:38 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
94% of Americans want to end Ukraine war, but US rejects China peace deal, opposes talks with Russia Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-06-08 | Polling shows that the vast majority of people in the US and Western Europe want a negotiated settlement to end the war in Ukraine, but NATO opposes a peace proposal made by China and Brazil, while refusing to invite Russia to a so-called "peace conference" in Switzerland. Ben Norton explains.Topics0:00 Intro1:30 Biden authorizes attacks inside Russia2:12 France plans to send military forces to Ukraine3:52 US discusses increased nuclear weapon deployments4:57 Poll: most people in US & W Europe want peace7:04 China & Brazil propose peace plan9:38 West's "peace conference" didn't invite Russia11:26 China wants peace in Ukraine15:45 Nicaragua backs China-Brazil peace plan16:05 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Mexicos political rebellion: Following AMLO, new President Claudia Sheinbaum paves multipolar path Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-06-05 | In Mexico, a new independent left-wing movement has defeated the country's elites. Following current President AMLO, President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum and their Morena party won the 2024 elections in a landslide. Ben Norton is joined by journalist José Luis Granados Ceja to discuss what their "Fourth Transformation" (4T) means for the US, China, Russia, Latin America, and the global economy.Check out Soberanía, the Mexican Politics Podcast: youtube.com/@SoberaniaPodcastFollow José Luis on Twitter: https://x.com/GranadosCejaMexico Solidarity Media website: mexicosolidarity.comOur related video "Mexico's AMLO has 80% approval, despite media lies & US meddling": youtube.com/watch?v=-2PQPJUn6KUTopics0:00 Claudia Sheinbaum wins election1:36 Geopolitics: Mexico, US, China, Russia3:19 AMLO boosts minimum wage, reduces poverty3:45 Economy & natural resources6:09 US corporations are angry7:34 Introducing guest8:18 Why Sheinbaum's victory is historic13:01 AMLO & 4th Transformation21:43 Morena & defeat of PRI-PAN-PRD establishment32:38 Mexico's economy44:24 Geopolitics: US new cold war on China & Russia53:28 Latin American regional integration1:01:02 Everyday life in Mexico1:08:21 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
Mexicos AMLO has 80% approval, despite media lies & US meddling Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-06-01 | Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) is one of the most popular leaders on Earth, with an 80% approval rating, according to polling firm Gallup. Ben Norton discusses how corporate media outlets have absurdly smeared him as "authoritarian", and the US government has funded right-wing opposition groups, meddling in Mexico's internal affairs, while the candidate Claudia Sheinbaum from AMLO's left-wing Morena party was on the verge of winning the election.Check out our related video "'Mexico is not a US colony!': AMLO condemns invasion threats, honors nationalization of oil, lithium": youtube.com/watch?v=3dw1pcDoewYTopics0:00 80% of Mexicans support President AMLO1:32 US government & media smear AMLO3:15 Why is López Obrador so popular?4:20 AMLO: "Mexico is not a US colony or protectorate!"5:01 Mexico's natural resources & sovereignty7:21 US meddles in Mexico's 2024 election8:36 AMLO's successor Claudia Sheinbaum10:06 "Democratic backsliding", or more democracy?12:25 AMLO is twice as popular as Biden & Trump13:41 Real minimum wage rose 83.5%14:25 Rising real incomes15:45 Falling poverty17:05 Mexicans hopeful about economy (unlike in USA)19:49 AMLO blasts US oligarchy & hypocrisy20:40 AMLO supports Julian Assange21:00 AMLO condemns US blockade of Cuba21:51 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
US & Israel destroy international law in Gaza, while preaching rules-based order Geopolitical Economy Report 2024-05-28 | The US is backing Israel as it bombs Palestinian civilians in Rafah. Both are blatantly defying the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC). Ben Norton documents the hypocrisy of the Biden administration's claims to uphold the "rules-based international order" as it sponsors Netanyahu's crimes against humanity in Gaza.Check out our related video - "US threatens ICC, warning 'If they [prosecute] Israel, we're next!'": youtube.com/watch?v=ChZZ3GKiNE0Topics0:00 Intro1:30 ICJ orders Israel to stop attacking Rafah2:38 Israel bombs tent camp in Rafah3:51 US & UK help Israel violate ICJ rulings4:34 UN expert calls for sanctions on Israel6:28 Netanyahu: "Nobody will stop us - not the Hague"7:19 US threatens to sanction ICC8:19 Israeli spy chief threatened ICC9:23 Trump & Biden attack ICC9:50 Hypocrisy of "rules-based order"13:02 US House Speaker Mike Johnson threatens ICC13:48 US "rules-based order" vs. international law-based order14:40 UK PM Rishi Sunak praises "rules-based order"15:00 Germany's hypocrisy on Israel17:55 Western neocolonialism23:58 China defends international law26:16 Outro|| Geopolitical Economy Report ||Please consider supporting us at https://GeopoliticalEconomy.com/SupportPatreon: https://Patreon.com/GeopoliticalEconomyPodcast: https://Soundcloud.com/GeopoliticalEconomyNewsletter: https://GeopoliticalEconomy.Substack.com
