Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: The Next War Could Shatter the U.S. Economy

U.S. hypocrisy, Middle East stalemate, Gaza deadlock, proxy wars, nuclear risks.

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:

1. Why do you think Tulsi Gabbard's comments on nuclear war are significant given her position?
2. How would you describe the current state of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East?
3. What makes the situation in Gaza a key example of global political stalemate?

Richard Wolff:

1. Tulsi’s speech is hypocritical because the U.S. is the only country to use nuclear weapons and has never apologized.
2. The Middle East is in a stalemate due to Western interference, rising Arab influence, and shifting global power dynamics.
3. Gaza shows the stalemate because the world opposes Israel but can’t stop the violence—U.N. votes prove this divide.

Michael Hudson:

1. U.S. foreign policy revolves around oil control, which drives its alliances and conflicts, including with Iran and Russia.
2. Democracies avoid large-scale war due to draft resistance; instead, they rely on proxy forces like Israel or militant groups.
3. Deep state actors like the CIA and MI6 push for confrontation, believing the U.S. can win a nuclear war—a dangerous illusion.

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