EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 1H 15M
Col. Jacques Baud: Iran Goes All In -This Could Be the EU’s Biggest Blunder Yet
from Dialogue Works
This interview addresses EU sanctions described as extrajudicial measures restricting financial access and raising rule of law concerns. Discussion shifts to West Asia tensions: US military buildup near Iran, Geneva negotiations, and risks of unclear strategic objectives leading to regional chaos. Europe's diminished diplomatic influence is examined—fragmented foreign policy, internal divisions, and challenges developing coherent defense beyond NATO's nuclear framework. The dialogue emphasizes diplomacy over confrontation, rational engagement with global powers, and the need for unified European strategy. Concerns about erratic decision-making destabilizing global security are raised, alongside calls for peaceful resolution through dialogue and mutual cooperation rather than coercion. Support for international solidarity and rule-based governance is expressed throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This interview addresses EU sanctions described as extrajudicial measures restricting financial access and raising rule of law concerns. Discussion shifts to West Asia tensions: US military buildup near Iran, Geneva negotiations, and risks of unclear strategic objectives leading to regional chaos. Europe's diminished diplomatic influence is examined—fragmented foreign policy, internal divisions, and challenges developing coherent defense beyond NATO's nuclear framework. The dialogue emphasizes diplomacy over confrontation, rational engagement with global powers, and the need for unified European strategy. Concerns about erratic decision-making destabilizing global security are raised, alongside calls for peaceful resolution through dialogue and mutual cooperation rather than coercion. Support for international solidarity and rule-based governance is expressed throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Col. Jacques Baud: Iran Goes All In -This Could Be the EU’s Biggest Blunder Yet
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