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  Iran Checkmate: US War-Regime COLLAPSING Fast | Danny Haiphong 21.07.2026 52min

  American journalist Danny Haiphong joins Pascal Lottaz to discuss the Iran war, US power, public anger in the United States, and the rise of a multipolar world. They examine Iran’s military and media strategy, China’s growing appeal, Russia’s role, economic sovereignty, and what a post-imperial West could contribute to a more balanced global system.Links:Danny Haiphong YouTube:    / @geopoliticshaiphong  The Chronicles of Haiphong Substack: https://chroniclesofhaiphong.substack...Danny Haiphong on X: https://x.com/GeopoliticsDHNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:30 The state of the US empire00:09:42 US public anger and elite interests00:20:16 Iran, Russia and China’s soft power00:35:20 Economic sovereignty and Western decline00:43:36 What the West can still contribute
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  Iran Wreaks HAVOC on US Forces. American Civil War Brewing | Col. Daniel Davis 21.07.2026 33min

  After three rounds of attack in less than two years, the US/Israeli war alliance is at the weakest point in decades. The damage the unsuccessful military campaign are doing to US power projection is enormous. Join me to night for a talk with Colonel Daniel Davis, the host of ‪@DanielDavisDeepDive‬. Check out Danny's foreign language channels:French:    / @danieldavisdeepdivefrance  German:    / @danieldavisdeepdivegermany  Spanish:    / @danieldavisdeepdivespanish  Portuguese:    / @danieldavisdeepdiveportuguese  Italian:    / @danieldavisdeepdiveitalian  Russian:    / @danieldavisdeepdiverussia  Chinese:    / @ddddchinese  And here you can support Neutrality Studies:Our Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Our Shop: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourth... Donations: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00 Iran Escalation and the Strait of Hormuz14:00 Why the U.S.–Iran Agreement Failed21:45 Nuclear Escalation and the Lack of an Exit Strategy26:07 America’s Rapidly Depleting Missile Stockpiles29:31 The Failure of America’s Post-Cold War Doctrine34:19 What Could Finally Force U.S. Policy to Change?39:38 Election Distrust and the Risk of Domestic Crackdowns
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  Russia's Biggest FEAR | Prof. Alastair Renfrew 20.07.2026 55min

  They keep portraying Russia as a power-hungry mad-dog. But the truth is that whoever the leadership in Moscow (or St. Petersburg) was, the one thing all leaders wanted above all, was security. Security from centuries of invasion. Just how to communicate that to a West that is hell-bend on claiming the Kremlin is an expansionist power?Professor Alistair Renfrew of Durham University discusses the West’s long-running misunderstanding of Russian security policy. He examines Russian fears of invasion, the civil war intervention, NATO expansion, Georgia, Ukraine, the Minsk process, failed peace talks, and Europe’s rearmament. Renfrew argues that Russia’s policy is mainly defensive and warns that Europe is taking risks without a clear path to peace.Find Alastair on Substack: @alessandrodelguado &Alastair’s Novel:  www.faktionbooks.comSupport us here:Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:54 Why Russia Is Misunderstood00:04:53 Soviet Fears and Foreign Intervention00:09:50 Allied Intervention in 1918–2200:13:16 The Lasting Impact of World War II00:17:15 Why Russia’s Message Is Ignored00:26:55 Georgia and the Provocation Trap00:31:17 Minsk, Donbas and the 2022 Talks00:35:11 Who Gains From the War?00:42:59 Why Europe Is Rearming00:49:58 Can Russia Avoid a Wider War?00:53:42 Where to Follow Alistair Renfrew
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  The Next ESCALATION Against Russia | Dr. Jeff Rich 20.07.2026 59min

  Jeff Rich, Australian historian and creator of The Burning Archive, joins Pascal Lottaz to discuss NATO’s changing role, Europe’s growing military stance toward Russia, and the limits of the “US vassal” view. They trace the history and emotion behind anti-Russian feeling, question “civilization” as a political lens, and examine Australia’s ties to Russia, migration, and the US-led order.Jeff's great Interview with Richard Sakwa:    • Video  Links:The Burning Archive Substack: https://jeffrich.substack.comThe Burning Archive YouTube:    / @theburningarchive  Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and NATO 3.009:22 NATO, Europe, and US power21:02 The long roots of anti-Russianism36:00 Civilization, realism, and fear50:28 Australia, Russia, and migration
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  War Machine REACTIVATED: US Ground Invasion Prep As Missiles Run Low | Larry C. Johnson 19.07.2026 42min

  Desperate times call for desperate wars. As the US is failing to subdue Iran with missile strikes, the crazies in Washington are cooking up an even bigger screw-up: Ground invasion.Larry C. Johnson joins Pascal to discuss the renewed US-Iran war, pressure on Gulf states, the Strait of Hormuz, and the risk of fuel shortages. They examine US missile and drone stocks, Iran’s military options, China’s role, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, possible ground operations, and Washington’s conflict with international law.Links:Transition Protocol:    / @transition_protocol  Sonar21: https://sonar21.comNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction and renewed Iran war00:07:24 Gulf strategy and Saudi Arabia’s Yemen move00:13:31 Gulf states, US bases and China’s role00:21:02 US drones and the limits of ground war00:30:53 Missile stocks, fuel shortages and international law
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  US Loses Gulf States, Starts New Front, Demands Impunity 16.07.2026 32min

  The US-Israeli war alliance is losing its allies in the gulf. The resumption of the Iran War is a reflection of US desperation and the best idea Washington has? Start a new front against international law itself. The decline of the empire is accelerating.Support us on Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Merch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donate
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  USA Wants to DESTROY The ICC. Attacks Global Community | Prof. Yusra Suedi 15.07.2026 55min

  The contempt with which the US is treating international law has found a new low point. The State Department now officially says it wants to dismantle the ICC.Dr. Yusra Suedi, an international law scholar at the University of Manchester and founder of SAIL, joins Pascal Lottaz to examine the US campaign against the ICC, the limits and value of international courts, pressure on smaller states, and Europe’s role. They also discuss the Gaza case at the ICJ, why proving genocide is legally difficult, and why international law still matters.Links:SAIL Simplified Approach to International Law: https://www.learnsail.org/Yusra Suedi on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/yusrasuedi.b...Yusra Suedi on LinkedIn:   / yusrasuedi  Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 International Law and Its Courts00:07:03 The US Campaign Against the ICC00:19:42 Courts as Justice and Political Pressure00:34:00 Can the US Dismantle the ICC00:43:31 The Legal Test for Genocide
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  Blame Russia: The Lie Holding the West Together | Prof. Yakov Rabkin 14.07.2026 1godz 1min

  If all else fails, go to war with Russia. It's an age old European strategy to keep their own population from revolting against their economic slave-masters. And sure enough, the 21st century is no exception. The elites would rather have a nuclear war with Russia than admit that their economic policies at home are ruining the continent. For this, one only needs to reactivate age-old Russophobic tropes. And here we go. Like Anti-semitism is wielded against the enemy within, Russophobia has a very specific political purpose to rally people up against the external enemy. That dynamic is now in full swing..Dr. Yakov Rabkin, emeritus professor of history at the University of Montreal, discusses the links between Russophobia, anti-Semitism, racism, and war. He explains how stereotypes turn groups into simple enemies, block public debate, and support militarization. The conversation also covers colonial ideas, economic inequality, “demodernization,” Israel and Zionism, and why diplomacy is being replaced by deterrence.Links:Yakov Rabkin website: https://yakovrabkin.ca/Yakov Rabkin on Academia.edu: https://independent.academia.edu/YRabkinNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Russophobia and anti-Semitism00:07:11 Nazi racism and colonial thinking00:13:25 Racism, essentialism and inequality00:19:29 Demodernization and private anger00:24:46 Why elites need enemies00:35:04 Stereotypes, diplomacy and deterrence00:46:51 Anti-Semitism, Israel and public debate00:54:09 Empire, culture and racism
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  Palestine & The REAL Story of October 7 | Ali Abunimah 14.07.2026 1godz 28min

  Ali Abunimah discusses live in Zürich in June 2026: The real story about Israel you won't hear on mainstream news. Ali discusses October 7 reporting, claims of sexual violence, media coverage of Palestine, and the US-Israel relationship. He also speaks about BDS, Gaza’s death toll, Swiss neutrality, support for student activists, and the role of electoral politics and public pressure in changing policy.Links:The Electronic Intifada: https://electronicintifada.netNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and October 713:00 Claims of sexual violence on October 723:09 Media propaganda and Israeli intelligence36:43 Who holds power in US-Israel ties?46:40 Amnesty reports and ZAKA claims01:01:01 BDS and keeping Gaza in focus01:11:05 Swiss neutrality and Palestinian voices01:17:19 Mamdani, elections and public pressure
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  Death of a Warmonger, Drone & Energy War ESCALATION | Stas Krapivnik 13.07.2026 56min

  Stas Krapivnik returns to discuss reports surrounding Lindsay Graham, energy pressure from the Iran conflict, and fuel shortages in Russia and Ukraine. He shares observations from Moscow, looks at refinery strikes and drone attacks, and argues that both sides are changing their tactics. The discussion also covers frontline logistics, arms production, anti-drone tools, the risks of wider war, and future security threats.Links:Stanislav Krapivnik YouTube:    / @mrslavikman  Stanislav Krapivnik on X: https://x.com/STANISKRAPIVNIKNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction and energy tensions00:13:16 Russia’s refineries and drone defenses00:20:47 Deep strikes and Russia’s fuel supply00:29:06 Fuel stations and Ukraine’s front lines00:40:08 Energy war and Ukraine’s logistics00:45:41 The future of drone warfare
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  The FATAL Two-Front Mistake—The USA Just Fell For The TRAP | Pietro A. Shakarian 11.07.2026 1godz 7min

  When things are going really bad in war, then what's the solution? Exactly. Start another on. It worked great for Third-Reich Germany, it worked great for Imperial Japan. So why would it not work for MAGA America? What could go wrong. The signs of hegemonic overreach and imperial desperation are now undeniable. The only question is how long until the ultimate collapse of the 21st century's empire of evil? And will it go quietly, or does it want to drag the world with it?Dr. Pietro Shakarian joins Pascal to discuss Iran’s war fallout, Khamenei’s funeral, Hormuz, and the limits of U.S. power. They also cover Armenia’s disputed election, the Trump corridor, EU policy, Turkey, Israel, Russia’s war strategy in Ukraine, NATO risks, Finland’s loss of neutrality, and why Washington may need deep reform at home.Links: American Committee for US-Russia Accord: https://usrussiaaccord.orgThe Realist Review: https://therealistreview.substack.comAnastas Mikoyan: An Armenian Reformer in Khrushchev’s Kremlin: https://iupress.org/9780253073556/ana...Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction and Iran’s position00:03:40 Qatar, the Gulf, and multipolarity00:09:03 FIFA, rules, and international law00:14:30 The Iran deal and Hormuz00:18:27 Armenia’s disputed election00:23:56 Pashinyan, the corridor, and EU support00:29:33 Turkey, Israel, and the Caucasus00:35:02 Russia’s strategy in Ukraine00:40:19 Europe, NATO, and escalation risks00:46:44 Finland, neutrality, and war lessons00:52:51 Trump, Russia, and U.S. decline00:58:17 Putin, Iran, and nuclear danger01:04:52 Ukraine’s front line and closing remarks
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  Russia's Patience Is OVER. Iran War Starts Again. NATO Summit Joke. | Larry C. Johnson 10.07.2026 42min

  As the NATO summit delirium takes place in Ankara, the forces if war are pushing both Russia and Iran SIMULTANEOUSLY in to next rounds of escalation. Larry C. Johnson joins me today to discuss all of it.Links:Transition Protocol ENGLISH: ‪@Transition_Protocol‬ And Larry & Pepe‘s new foreign language channels here:(Only subscribe if you intend to watch there. Subs without views actively hurt channels)Chinese:    / @transitionprotocolchinese  Italian:    / @transitionprotocolitalian  Japanese:    / @transitionprotocoljapanese  Portuguese:    / @transitionprotocolportuguese  German:    / @transitionprotocolgerman  French:    / @transitionprotocolfrench  Spanish:    / @transitionprotocolspanish  Russian:    / @transitionprotocolrussian  Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction and Transition Protocol00:02:09 US-Iran MOU and Hormuz clash00:08:48 Oil risks and Iran’s next moves00:20:10 NATO summit and Ukraine front00:28:48 Western claims and war escalation
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  Report From Havanna: Cuba Suffering but Unbroken | K.E. Ekman 08.07.2026 8min

  On the ground report from Havanna, by Swedish journalist and activist, Kajsa Ekis Ekman. Support us on Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comOr get merch on our store: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourth... Thanks for your support!
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  Iran War Round 3? US Desperation Setting In | Prof. S. M. Marandi 08.07.2026 44min

  Early on July 8, 2026, the US launched the largest air strikes against Iran since the MoU was signed a month earlier. Is this the continuation of the war, or a desperate move by the dying Empire? Professor Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran discusses the US-Iran MOU, Hormuz tensions, Iranian assets, Lebanon, Gulf talks, and the risk of another war. He also covers Khamenei’s funeral, Iran’s media response, US power, Europe’s decline, and why Tehran sees the current moment as unstable but full of leverage.Links:Seyed Mohammad Marandi on X: https://x.com/s_m_marandiSeyed Mohammad Marandi on Telegram: https://t.me/s_m_marandiSubstack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction and MOU violations00:06:27 Hormuz leverage and nuclear talks00:11:26 Gulf states and regional diplomacy00:16:17 Khamenei funeral and public support00:20:11 Iran’s media and propaganda battle00:25:23 Red card and US empire decline00:28:40 Lebanon and the fragile MOU00:33:31 Risk of another war with Iran00:38:22 Europe’s decline and lost influence
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  Russia's TRAP for Europe Is Working | Prof. Vladimir Brovkin 07.07.2026 1godz 4min

  If you thought Russia's restraint is weakness... think again. There is strategy behind every move. Today, Dr. Vladimir Brovkin, Russian-born American historian and former Harvard associate professor, discusses Europe’s weak public will for war with Russia, rising US-Russia risks, Putin’s long game, Ukraine’s drone attacks, Russia’s military and industry, the likely endgame in Ukraine, and why Moscow is turning it's back to Europe.Links:History and Politics with Dr. Brovkin: https://www.youtube.com/@vladimirbrovkin4052[BOOK] From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its Identity: 1913–2023: https://www.amazon.com/Vladimir-Lenin-Putin-Identity-1913-2023-ebook/dp/B0CKFNV3RTNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:19 Europe, Russia, and public opinion00:07:15 Escalation and Putin’s restraint00:13:26 Why US-Russia ties are more dangerous00:18:26 Russia’s military power and time advantage00:24:43 US politics, war hawks, and future risks00:30:56 Drone attacks and Russia’s response00:40:37 Weapons costs and military industry00:48:08 What a Russian victory may look like00:54:54 Borders, Kaliningrad, and the Baltic question00:58:18 Russia’s turn toward Asia01:01:09 Where to follow Dr. Brovkin
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  Three Front War MADNESS: Washington Just Lost Everything | Amb. Chas Freeman 05.07.2026 48min

  At 250 years, the US Empire and its satellites in Europe and East Asia are in irreversible decline. The lost Iran war, the terminal decline of the Israeli-proxy project, and the suicidal nature of Europe are unmistakable indicators.Ambassador Chas Freeman, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia and former Under Secretary of Defense, discusses the Iran war pause, Israel’s growing political isolation, U.S. pressure in Lebanon, the war in Ukraine, Europe’s fear of Russia, Taiwan tensions, and the failure of old Western policy. He argues that diplomacy is becoming unavoidable as states seek more independence.Links:Chas Freeman website: https://chasfreeman.netChas Freeman Substack: https://chasfreeman662157.substack.comNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Iran war pause and West Asia00:07:51 U.S. politics and Israel-Palestine00:16:12 Israel’s grip on U.S. politics00:25:13 Europe, Russia, and Ukraine war risks00:35:00 Taiwan, China, and U.S. escalation00:43:33 A failed order and new diplomacy00:45:01 Follow Chas Freeman
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  Hezbollah Learns from Iran, Winning Big Against Zionism | Laith Marouf 04.07.2026 51min

  While Israel and the US would love to foster a civil war in Lebanon, the social forces in the country are NOT going along with the evil plan. In fact, Lebanon is currently haunting IDF soldiers, and there is little they can do. Laith Marouf of Free Palestine TV joins from Lebanon to discuss Israel’s attacks, Hezbollah’s role, the Lebanon ceasefire claims, the US-Iran war, new drone tactics, Israel’s losses, leadership assassinations, the media battle, and why he believes the Axis of Resistance is gaining strength across the region.Links: Free Palestine TV: https://www.freepalestine.videoNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:24 Lebanon Under Attack00:02:00 The MOU and Hezbollah’s Weapons00:07:29 Iran War’s Impact on Lebanon00:12:08 Civil War Fears and the Lebanese Army00:16:20 Hezbollah’s Size and Military Shift00:19:28 Drones, Innovation, and Resistance Tactics00:24:52 Israeli Losses and Damage Claims00:29:05 Hezbollah’s Goals in South Lebanon00:32:36 Assassinations and Hezbollah’s Renewal00:37:53 Khamenei Funeral and Regional Signals00:41:45 The Media War and Public Opinion00:47:47 Next Round of War with Iran00:50:11 Where to Follow Laith Marouf
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  Mood in Russia TURNING. New War Reality (& Bears) | Stanislav Krapivnik 03.07.2026 58min

  Stanislav Krapivnik returns to discuss his recent Donbass trip, including the destroyed school in Starobelsk, drone strikes on civilians, and why he sees them as terror tactics. He and Pascal cover Ukraine’s war aims, US and NATO roles, failed diplomacy, Russia’s military build-up, possible strikes on NATO targets, Finland’s nuclear move, and fears of a wider European war.Links:YouTube:    / @mrslavikman   X / Twitter: https://x.com/STANISKRAPIVNIKTelegram English: https://t.me/staswasthereenglish2Telegram Russian: https://t.me/stastydaiobratnoNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Donbas school strike report00:08:20 Targeting civilians and terror claims00:19:01 Diplomacy, trust, and Trump00:26:23 Russia prepares for wider war00:35:23 Retaliation and war aims00:45:51 NATO control and war cohesion
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  West's BIGGEST Mistake: New Russia Rising | Vitaly Mironov 03.07.2026 59min

  Vitaly Mironov, one of Russia's greatest humanists, discusses the profound shock he and his colleagues who always wanted better relations with the West are going through. We talk about the Pskov Forum, Russian-Western relations, Russophobia, the immanent danger of war, and why many Russians see the conflict as larger than Ukraine. He shares views on Russian history, memory of WWII, ties with Ukraine, and the need for people-to-people dialogue, culture, and peace forums to rebuild understanding.Links: Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction to Vitaly Mironov00:00:52 Why the Pskov Forum was created00:03:18 Russia’s view of Europe in 202600:05:35 Is the West dealing with Putin or Russia?00:14:37 Putin, the West, and a changed Russia00:21:14 Russian public opinion and the war00:26:20 Why the West misunderstands Russia00:32:00 The Great Patriotic War and Russian memory00:36:06 Feeling Russian history, not just knowing it00:40:35 The meaning of the Russia-Estonia border00:44:18 Rebuilding ties with Ukrainians and the West00:53:11 Can Russia and the West still avoid war?00:55:07 Optimism, peace work, and future forums
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  The Geopolitics Behind FIFA | Dr. Rolando Dromundo 01.07.2026 54min

  Dr. Rolando Dromundo, political analyst, journalist, and author, discusses the politics behind the FIFA World Cup, FIFA’s power, double standards on sanctions, host-country pressure, public spending, sportswashing, and national identity. The talk also covers Russia, Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the role of states, and whether a changing world order could force reform in global sports.Links:[BOOK] State-Building in the Middle of a Geopolitical Struggle: The Cases of Ukraine, Moldova, and Pridnestrovia: https://www.amazon.com/State-Building...Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.comMerch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shopDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:51 Politics behind the World Cup00:04:31 FIFA, host countries, and public money00:11:49 Russia, Israel, and double standards00:16:54 FIFA as a private power structure00:26:53 Can FIFA be reformed?00:33:07 Could countries leave FIFA?00:39:44 Football, identity, and nations00:47:00 Multipolarity and future World Cups00:51:18 Final thoughts on FIFA power