Escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia take center stage as nuclear threats and geopolitical maneuvers intensify. Following inflammatory remarks from Russian officials, a U.S. response involving nuclear submarine deployments raises alarms, interpreted as a performative escalation rather than strategic deterrence. With new hypersonic missile deployments by Russia and looming secondary sanctions, diplomatic efforts appear stalled. The discussion examines failed negotiation attempts, U.S. pressure on India and China over energy ties with Russia, and growing multi-front conflicts encompassing Ukraine, Iran, and the Indo-Pacific. Europe’s role in escalating military tensions is critiqued, highlighting a dangerous disconnect between government policies and public opinion. The analysis reveals a shift from strategic "sequencing" to simultaneous confrontations, increasing global instability. Efforts to weaponize trade, disrupt energy supplies, and leverage regional allies like Pakistan signal a broader, more aggressive U.S. strategy under Trump. Meanwhile, China and India face mounting pressure to choose sides, threatening global economic and security balances. The interview underscores the fragility of diplomacy in an era of capricious leadership, where deals are discarded for shifting priorities, and the risk of miscalculation grows ever higher.

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