Love every time I see luttwak. I also hope you know that he gave you those 2 hours as his blessing. In case you missed it the last 5 minutes was him nudging you to enter politics (which I agree with). You have the same values demeanor and mind set of the right without the absolute retardation of Ben Gvir and Smotrich (which you yourself have clowned on multiple times).
Great conversation, his views on Roman Jewish life are particularly fascinating.
Unfortunately, he’s living in a fantasy when it comes to his solution for the regional war in Gaza and the North.
To blame low rates of western Jewish immigration on populous Haredi urban centers is laughable. I can’t even imagine a Haaretz article capable of expressing that view
Interesting conversation. I would call his school of thought “intelligent current-statism.” Any idea how he feels about plans to relocate the Arabs? And if not, according to him, what is Israel supposed to do with them?
Brah you ask him won’t the Air Force and Intelligence return to prior behavior if there’s a cease fire? Answer; more infantry.
IF The behavior of certain politicized elements in the before 10/7 time was politically motivated, THEN unless the political motive has gone away - the behavior returns.
Perhaps remember he comes from a different world that is dying, that he isn’t a citizen that settled there, that he’s a Pentagon Contractor.
The policy of the United States Foreign Policy Community is
ALWAYS to betray anyone fighting including our own military as the Diplomats have no cards of their own to play on the world table. There’s also -and this is vital to understand - there’s a natural tension between the elected and unelected and every defeat since 1945 has checked the elected.
The various wars won on the battlefield are invariably betrayed at table because it suits Foggy Bottom.
Interesting interview, but don't agree with him on everything. He is a little too self assured.
Love every time I see luttwak. I also hope you know that he gave you those 2 hours as his blessing. In case you missed it the last 5 minutes was him nudging you to enter politics (which I agree with). You have the same values demeanor and mind set of the right without the absolute retardation of Ben Gvir and Smotrich (which you yourself have clowned on multiple times).
Great conversation, his views on Roman Jewish life are particularly fascinating.
Unfortunately, he’s living in a fantasy when it comes to his solution for the regional war in Gaza and the North.
To blame low rates of western Jewish immigration on populous Haredi urban centers is laughable. I can’t even imagine a Haaretz article capable of expressing that view
Bravo Baruch, much more agreed with you on many points…
Not to be naive and keep give up lands for peace was not so successful policies…as we can see now…
Not to mention current not naive leaders that keep destroying the country by being completely immoral
Interesting conversation. I would call his school of thought “intelligent current-statism.” Any idea how he feels about plans to relocate the Arabs? And if not, according to him, what is Israel supposed to do with them?
Bought the new book
Best conversation I've ever seen with Luttwak, incredible stuff.
Brah you ask him won’t the Air Force and Intelligence return to prior behavior if there’s a cease fire? Answer; more infantry.
IF The behavior of certain politicized elements in the before 10/7 time was politically motivated, THEN unless the political motive has gone away - the behavior returns.
Baruch lol what MOS?
I am following your questioning 🤨
If Israelis want to understand their situation and intended fate;
1)Take the text.
2) Replace (Ctrl+H) Israel with South Vietnam, Bibi replace with Diem.
3) see results.
Really it is formulaic.
The same was done to Rhodesia, South Africa etc.
Perhaps remember he comes from a different world that is dying, that he isn’t a citizen that settled there, that he’s a Pentagon Contractor.
The policy of the United States Foreign Policy Community is
ALWAYS to betray anyone fighting including our own military as the Diplomats have no cards of their own to play on the world table. There’s also -and this is vital to understand - there’s a natural tension between the elected and unelected and every defeat since 1945 has checked the elected.
The various wars won on the battlefield are invariably betrayed at table because it suits Foggy Bottom.