RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)If America had an actual America-first foreign policy, we'd ally with Iran in making East Asia, Europe, and India pay a toll at Hormuz. We'd "split the loot."Or, we could just pack up every American soldier and intelligence agent within a thousand miles of Iran and Israel and bring them back home. That, too, would be an America-first foreign policy.The foreign policy we currently have is almost as extremely far removed from actual American interests as it is possible to imagine. ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)You are explaining why U.S. foreign policy is insane: because it is tied to fanatical ethnic and cultural interests, not to actual normal American interests.I was explaining some of the specific consequences of that insanity, i.e. how upside-down our foreign policy is as a result of that insanity. ...

If America had an actual America-first foreign policy, we'd ally with Iran in making East Asia, Europe, and India pay a toll at Hormuz. We'd "split the loot."Or, we could just pack up every American soldier and intelligence agent within a thousand miles of Iran and Israel and bring them back home. That, too, would be an America-first foreign policy.The foreign policy we currently have is almost as extremely far removed from actual American interests as it is possible to imagine.Robin Knox (@rknoxjohnston):@ ...

There are varying versions of how and why the war started when it did. Some normally enthusiastic supporters of the president have criticized him, suggesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pulled the US into a war that to their minds did not put American interests first. Do you want to address that criticism? >> All I know is I'm in the room every day and I see how President Trump operates and what he's putting first and it's America, Americans, and American interests. It has been said that the I ...

RT Jon Hoffman (@Hoffman8Jon)Americans need to understand that this war with Iran is happening because of the US-Israel special relationship.For decades, US Middle East policy has prioritized an Israeli agenda over American interests.This relationship is not an asset for the United States—it is a costly liability. Nothing the United States receives receives from Israel justifies the tremendous political, economic, and human costs of this dysfunctional relationship.American and Israeli interests are not iden ...

Premier. >> Thank you. He uh Secretary Hexath, I had two questions for you.First, um are there currently any American boots on the ground in Iran. >> Um no, but we're not going to go into the exercise of what we will or will not do. I think it's one of those fallacies for a long time that this department or presidents or others should tell the American people this and our and our enemies, by the way.Here's exactly what we'll do. Here's exactly how long we'll go. Here's exactly how far we'll go. Here's what ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Entrenched lobbyists held over from the Cold War, religious zealotry that cares more about Israeli interests than about American interests, and general delusions of grandeur have all played a larger role than oil interests (which since the dawn of fracking have also become further disconnected from actual American interests). ...

US-Russia Relations & Foreign Policy - The report suggests a shift in the US administration's posture towards Russia, seemingly disregarding previous concerns about Russian aggression, cyber attacks, and military threats [2] - Concerns are raised that the administration's actions may prioritize the personal financial interests of individuals connected to Donald Trump, potentially at the expense of American interests and security [3] - Russia is perceived by some within the administration as a "financial opportunity," despite historical challenges and risks associated with investing in the country due to a lack of rule of law [3][4] - Russia is allegedly attempting to leverage special deals to undermine US support for Ukraine and create divisions between the US and its European allies [5] - The administration is described as potentially favoring a world order of authoritarian ethnostates, influencing its approach to foreign policy and relationships with Europe [6][7] - The current US foreign policy lacks consistency and is driven by the whims of Donald Trump, exemplified by actions towards Venezuela [13] - The concept of "spheres of influence," with the US, Russia, and China each controlling regions, is identified as a Russian idea with potential drawbacks, including historical associations with world wars and disregard for US interests in Europe [15][16][17] Economic & Geopolitical Implications - The administration views past US efforts to promote global prosperity as the US being taken advantage of, failing to recognize the mutual benefits of international cooperation [11][12] - Abandoning alliances with Europe is questioned, considering the global prosperity and poverty reduction achieved over the past 70 years [8][9] - The Secretary General of NATO warns that Russia's actions indicate it has no intention of staying within its borders, highlighting the potential for conflict in Europe [19][20] Allegations of Corruption & Abuse of Power - The report alleges that the Trump administration's actions are primarily motivated by Donald Trump's desire to profit from his office, potentially leading to corruption and the subordination of American interests to personal gain [20][21][22]

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)How about opposing rape, torture, and genocide for starters? How an America First foreign policy -- which would look radically different from the current Israel first foreign policy. For starters, ally with countries that control strategic waterways -- Malaysia, Morrocco, and the Houthis for example. A classical "rim" strategy to control the waterways between Europe and China (this is assuming we should be involved in such distant places at all).You would never in a million years ...

Geopolitical Landscape - The growing list of foreign leaders recognizing a Palestinian state contrasts with Trump's criticism, highlighting a divide in international perspectives [1] - European countries' recognition of Palestine is viewed as primarily political, despite claims of moral justification [3] - A significant portion of the world, approximately two-thirds, has already recognized Palestine [4] - The rhetoric surrounding a Palestinian state at the UN is disconnected from the reality on the ground, with Gaza described as a wasteland and the Palestinian administration facing funding issues [5][6] US-Israel Relations - The US holds significant leverage in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict [7] - American public sentiment favoring Israel is at its lowest point in 25 years, indicating a potential long-term shift in public opinion [8] - There are concerns that Netanyahu's approach of creating a "super Sparta" out of Israel, isolating it from the rest of the world, could lead to ruin [10] Diplomatic Strategies - World leaders are employing flattery and appealing to Trump's desire for deals and titles, such as the Nobel Peace Prize, as a diplomatic strategy [13] - Trump's foreign policy is primarily driven by "America First" principles, influencing his approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict [14]