Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:

1. How do you assess Europe’s move toward snapback sanctions under the JCPOA, and is it acting independently or primarily to serve Israel’s interests?
2. What is your take on Iran’s recent coordination with Russia and China regarding its nuclear program, and how does this shift the geopolitical balance?
3. Given past military cooperation since 2018, what strategic message does the upcoming CASIEX 2025 exercise in the Caspian Sea send to the West?
4. Can the Trump administration realistically broker a grand security deal involving Ukraine and the Middle East, given current power dynamics?
5. How effective are threats like economic coercion against countries such as China, India, and Brazil over their purchase of Russian oil?

Larry C. Johnson:

• Europe appears reluctant to enforce snapback sanctions despite deadlines, suggesting it lacks real commitment—likely due to not wanting to escalate tensions or break from broader diplomatic channels.
• Iran’s open coordination with Russia and China reflects a strategic pivot toward multipolarity; it no longer seeks to act alone and is securing powerful allies for political and military backing.
• The joint military exercises signal a growing defense alignment among non-Western powers, emphasizing deterrence and showcasing advanced capabilities to counter Western pressure.
• No, the Trump administration has no leverage over Russia or Iran; Trump’s foreign policy relies on bluster rather than substance, and key players no longer fear U.S. threats.
• Threats to “crush” economies over Russian oil purchases are hollow; nations like China and India see these as imperialist tactics and are actively building alternative financial systems to resist U.S. pressure.

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