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Ali Abunimah discusses live in Zürich in June 2026: The real story about Israel you won't hear on mainstream news. Ali discusses October 7 reporting, claims of sexual violence, media coverage of Palestine, and the US-Israel relationship. He also speaks about BDS, Gaza’s death toll, Swiss neutrality, support for student activists, and the role of electoral politics and public pressure in changing policy.Links:The Electronic Intifada: https://electronicintifada.netNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and October 713:00 Claims of sexual violence on October 723:09 Media propaganda and Israeli intelligence36:43 Who holds power in US-Israel ties?46:40 Amnesty reports and ZAKA claims01:01:01 BDS and keeping Gaza in focus01:11:05 Swiss neutrality and Palestinian voices01:17:19 Mamdani, elections and public pressure

Stas Krapivnik returns to discuss reports surrounding Lindsay Graham, energy pressure from the Iran conflict, and fuel shortages in Russia and Ukraine. He shares observations from Moscow, looks at refinery strikes and drone attacks, and argues that both sides are changing their tactics. The discussion also covers frontline logistics, arms production, anti-drone tools, the risks of wider war, and future security threats.Links:Stanislav Krapivnik YouTube:    / @mrslavikman  Stanislav Krapivnik on X: https://x.com/STANISKRAPIVNIKNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction and energy tensions00:13:16 Russia’s refineries and drone defenses00:20:47 Deep strikes and Russia’s fuel supply00:29:06 Fuel stations and Ukraine’s front lines00:40:08 Energy war and Ukraine’s logistics00:45:41 The future of drone warfare

When things are going really bad in war, then what's the solution? Exactly. Start another on. It worked great for Third-Reich Germany, it worked great for Imperial Japan. So why would it not work for MAGA America? What could go wrong. The signs of hegemonic overreach and imperial desperation are now undeniable. The only question is how long until the ultimate collapse of the 21st century's empire of evil? And will it go quietly, or does it want to drag the world with it?Dr. Pietro Shakarian joins Pascal to discuss Iran’s war fallout, Khamenei’s funeral, Hormuz, and the limits of U.S. power. They also cover Armenia’s disputed election, the Trump corridor, EU policy, Turkey, Israel, Russia’s war strategy in Ukraine, NATO risks, Finland’s loss of neutrality, and why Washington may need deep reform at home.Links: American Committee for US-Russia Accord: https://usrussiaaccord.orgThe Realist Review: https://therealistreview.substack.comAnastas Mikoyan: An Armenian Reformer in Khrushchev’s Kremlin: https://iupress.org/9780253073556/ana...Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction and Iran’s position00:03:40 Qatar, the Gulf, and multipolarity00:09:03 FIFA, rules, and international law00:14:30 The Iran deal and Hormuz00:18:27 Armenia’s disputed election00:23:56 Pashinyan, the corridor, and EU support00:29:33 Turkey, Israel, and the Caucasus00:35:02 Russia’s strategy in Ukraine00:40:19 Europe, NATO, and escalation risks00:46:44 Finland, neutrality, and war lessons00:52:51 Trump, Russia, and U.S. decline00:58:17 Putin, Iran, and nuclear danger01:04:52 Ukraine’s front line and closing remarks

As the NATO summit delirium takes place in Ankara, the forces if war are pushing both Russia and Iran SIMULTANEOUSLY in to next rounds of escalation. Larry C. Johnson joins me today to discuss all of it.Links:Transition Protocol ENGLISH: ‪@Transition_Protocol‬ And Larry & Pepe‘s new foreign language channels here:(Only subscribe if you intend to watch there. Subs without views actively hurt channels)Chinese:    / @transitionprotocolchinese  Italian:    / @transitionprotocolitalian  Japanese:    / @transitionprotocoljapanese  Portuguese:    / @transitionprotocolportuguese  German:    / @transitionprotocolgerman  French:    / @transitionprotocolfrench  Spanish:    / @transitionprotocolspanish  Russian:    / @transitionprotocolrussian  Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction and Transition Protocol00:02:09 US-Iran MOU and Hormuz clash00:08:48 Oil risks and Iran’s next moves00:20:10 NATO summit and Ukraine front00:28:48 Western claims and war escalation

On the ground report from Havanna, by Swedish journalist and activist, Kajsa Ekis Ekman. Support us on Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comOr get merch on our store: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourth... Thanks for your support!

Early on July 8, 2026, the US launched the largest air strikes against Iran since the MoU was signed a month earlier. Is this the continuation of the war, or a desperate move by the dying Empire? Professor Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran discusses the US-Iran MOU, Hormuz tensions, Iranian assets, Lebanon, Gulf talks, and the risk of another war. He also covers Khamenei’s funeral, Iran’s media response, US power, Europe’s decline, and why Tehran sees the current moment as unstable but full of leverage.Links:Seyed Mohammad Marandi on X: https://x.com/s_m_marandiSeyed Mohammad Marandi on Telegram: https://t.me/s_m_marandiSubstack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction and MOU violations00:06:27 Hormuz leverage and nuclear talks00:11:26 Gulf states and regional diplomacy00:16:17 Khamenei funeral and public support00:20:11 Iran’s media and propaganda battle00:25:23 Red card and US empire decline00:28:40 Lebanon and the fragile MOU00:33:31 Risk of another war with Iran00:38:22 Europe’s decline and lost influence

If you thought Russia's restraint is weakness... think again. There is strategy behind every move. Today, Dr. Vladimir Brovkin, Russian-born American historian and former Harvard associate professor, discusses Europe’s weak public will for war with Russia, rising US-Russia risks, Putin’s long game, Ukraine’s drone attacks, Russia’s military and industry, the likely endgame in Ukraine, and why Moscow is turning it's back to Europe.

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History and Politics with Dr. Brovkin: https://www.youtube.com/@vladimirbrovkin4052

[BOOK] From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its Identity: 1913–2023: https://www.amazon.com/Vladimir-Lenin-Putin-Identity-1913-2023-ebook/dp/B0CKFNV3RT

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:19 Europe, Russia, and public opinion

00:07:15 Escalation and Putin’s restraint

00:13:26 Why US-Russia ties are more dangerous

00:18:26 Russia’s military power and time advantage

00:24:43 US politics, war hawks, and future risks

00:30:56 Drone attacks and Russia’s response

00:40:37 Weapons costs and military industry

00:48:08 What a Russian victory may look like

00:54:54 Borders, Kaliningrad, and the Baltic question

00:58:18 Russia’s turn toward Asia

01:01:09 Where to follow Dr. Brovkin

At 250 years, the US Empire and its satellites in Europe and East Asia are in irreversible decline. The lost Iran war, the terminal decline of the Israeli-proxy project, and the suicidal nature of Europe are unmistakable indicators.Ambassador Chas Freeman, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia and former Under Secretary of Defense, discusses the Iran war pause, Israel’s growing political isolation, U.S. pressure in Lebanon, the war in Ukraine, Europe’s fear of Russia, Taiwan tensions, and the failure of old Western policy. He argues that diplomacy is becoming unavoidable as states seek more independence.Links:Chas Freeman website: https://chasfreeman.netChas Freeman Substack: https://chasfreeman662157.substack.comNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Iran war pause and West Asia00:07:51 U.S. politics and Israel-Palestine00:16:12 Israel’s grip on U.S. politics00:25:13 Europe, Russia, and Ukraine war risks00:35:00 Taiwan, China, and U.S. escalation00:43:33 A failed order and new diplomacy00:45:01 Follow Chas Freeman

While Israel and the US would love to foster a civil war in Lebanon, the social forces in the country are NOT going along with the evil plan. In fact, Lebanon is currently haunting IDF soldiers, and there is little they can do. Laith Marouf of Free Palestine TV joins from Lebanon to discuss Israel’s attacks, Hezbollah’s role, the Lebanon ceasefire claims, the US-Iran war, new drone tactics, Israel’s losses, leadership assassinations, the media battle, and why he believes the Axis of Resistance is gaining strength across the region.Links: Free Palestine TV: https://www.freepalestine.videoNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:24 Lebanon Under Attack00:02:00 The MOU and Hezbollah’s Weapons00:07:29 Iran War’s Impact on Lebanon00:12:08 Civil War Fears and the Lebanese Army00:16:20 Hezbollah’s Size and Military Shift00:19:28 Drones, Innovation, and Resistance Tactics00:24:52 Israeli Losses and Damage Claims00:29:05 Hezbollah’s Goals in South Lebanon00:32:36 Assassinations and Hezbollah’s Renewal00:37:53 Khamenei Funeral and Regional Signals00:41:45 The Media War and Public Opinion00:47:47 Next Round of War with Iran00:50:11 Where to Follow Laith Marouf

Stanislav Krapivnik returns to discuss his recent Donbass trip, including the destroyed school in Starobelsk, drone strikes on civilians, and why he sees them as terror tactics. He and Pascal cover Ukraine’s war aims, US and NATO roles, failed diplomacy, Russia’s military build-up, possible strikes on NATO targets, Finland’s nuclear move, and fears of a wider European war.Links:YouTube:    / @mrslavikman   X / Twitter: https://x.com/STANISKRAPIVNIKTelegram English: https://t.me/staswasthereenglish2Telegram Russian: https://t.me/stastydaiobratnoNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Donbas school strike report00:08:20 Targeting civilians and terror claims00:19:01 Diplomacy, trust, and Trump00:26:23 Russia prepares for wider war00:35:23 Retaliation and war aims00:45:51 NATO control and war cohesion