Ep 36 New Axis of Evil, Eurasia Great Game feat Pepe Escobar

Dan and Joanne talk with correspondent Pepe Escobar about the new axis of evil. We discuss the geopolitical and economic importance of the New Silk Road and newly developing alignments on trade and security in Eurasia.

Pepe is the correspondent-at-large for Asia Times, author of several ebooks, and commentator. He is a frequent contributor to websites, TV and radio shows ranging from the US to East Asia. Born in Brazil, he's been a foreign correspondent since 1985, and has lived in London, Paris, Milan, Los Angeles, Washington, Bangkok and Hong Kong.

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Recorded on October 2, 2017. Music by Fluorescent Grey.

 

Reference Links:

1. "Unmasked: Trump Doctrine vows carnage for new axis of evil," Asia Times, Sept., 2017
2. "Shadow play: the New Great Game in Eurasia", Asia Times, Jan., 2017