[Guest] Prof. Glenn Diesen : Trump's Legacy: The Catastrophic Destruction of the American Empire

A ceasefire can be the start of peace, or it can be the quiet moment when both sides reload. That’s the question driving my return conversation with Professor Glenn Diesen as we dissect the US-Iran negotiations, the sudden focus on a short extension, and the strategic shockwave created when Iran seizes leverage around the Strait of Hormuz.We dig into why force movements matter more than press releases, from carrier deployments to the logic of “locked and loaded” threats against dual-use infrastructure. Glenn explains why a temporary truce may simply create the breathing room needed to regroup, rearm, and restart the war under better conditions, and why regime change goals make durable agreements unlikely. We also talk Lebanon and Hezbollah, and why ceasefire announcements can unravel fast when strikes continue and outside powers push internal political pressure campaigns.Then we widen the lens: a US blockade of Iranian ports doesn’t just hit Tehran, it collides with China’s oil supply routes and raises serious legal and operational questions about boarding ships “regardless of nationality.” From there, we connect the Middle East war to NATO and the Russia-Ukraine war, including Europe’s strained relationship with Trump, Ukraine’s manpower crisis, talk of refugee returns, and how oil prices and weapon stockpiles are reshaping the battlefield.If you want clear geopolitical analysis on the US-Iran ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz strategy, Israel’s influence, the Iran blockade, and the knock-on effects for Ukraine and NATO, listen now. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review, then tell me: do you think ceasefires still mean peace?Chapter Markers0:00. Welcome And Global Flashpoints1:15 US-Iran Talks And Hormuz Leverage3:50 Ceasefire As Time To Rearm7:05 When Diplomacy Stops Being Trustworthy9:55 Lebanon Ceasefire And Hezbollah Pressure14:05 Israel’s Influence And Escalation Control16:55 Missile Economics And The Last Chance18:35 US Blockade And China’s Oil Lifeline23:25 Europe, NATO, And Trump’s Whiplash26:15 Ukraine Manpower And Refugee Returns29:45 Middle East War Ripples Into Ukraine31:20. Final Takeaways And Sign-OffAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy