Col. Jacques Baud: The West’s Strategic Failure: Are We Running Out of Time?

Swiss analyst discusses EU sanctions imposed without due process, freezing bank accounts and imposing travel bans. Though Switzerland declined to implement these measures, major banks independently blocked funds, creating a Kafkaesque situation where the individual survives on community support. The conversation explores a new book on Ukraine peace efforts since 2013, arguing European powers systematically sabotaged dialogue attempts. Key topics include Russia's strategic resilience, the UK's confrontational role, Europe's diminishing geopolitical independence amid alignment with US policy, and Switzerland's erosion of neutrality. The interview also addresses dangers of eliminating cash for digital-only currency and broader threats to free expression and rule of law. Paradoxically, sanctions have amplified visibility and global support, underscoring ongoing struggles for free speech against political censorship in contemporary Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.