The West's BETRAYAL: Russia, China, and Iran's Response to Broken Promises

Welcome to the Joe Ligato show, hosted by Dr. Joe Ligato! In this episode, we delve into a thought-provoking question from one of our audience members: Are there any parallels or differences between China's historical antagonism with the West and its current relationships with countries like Iran and Russia?

Dr. Ligato provides a captivating analysis that sheds light on the intricate dynamics between these nations and the West. He begins by highlighting the fact that none of these countries sought antagonism with the West initially. In fact, Russia earnestly aspired to be part of the European Union, NATO, and establish a strong bond with the United States after the Cold War. However, the West's reluctance to embrace them led to a sense of betrayal.

China, on the other hand, built a symbiotic relationship with the United States, aligning its economy with American demands. Nevertheless, the United States' unreliability as a partner became evident over time, prompting China to reconsider its position. Even countries like Saudi Arabia are now pivoting away from the United States, realizing the need to decouple to a certain extent.

Each of these three nations—China, Iran, and Russia—find themselves in their current situations due to the West's actions. Dr. Ligato recalls an insightful encounter between Vladimir Putin and an American politician years ago, where Putin warned about the consequences of neglecting cooperation with them. Regrettably, his warning was dismissed. Today, we witness Iran emerging as a major player in the Middle East, Russia and China challenging the United States, and the United States yearning for a different outcome.

While there are some parallels in historical antagonism, Russia and China have managed to mend fences and foster a deep friendship based on their complementary economies. Iran, although not historically embroiled in similar conflicts, found itself compelled to align with Russia and China due to the United States' actions. The United States' inconsistent behavior, broken promises, and even ship seizures left Iran with limited choices for survival as a nation.

Dr. Ligato concludes that the differences lie in the closer relationship between China and Russia, stemming from a shared understanding that they can trust one another, given the circumstances imposed by the West. This necessity for reliance has forged strong bonds among these nations.

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