The West's TERRIBLE Dilemma Hits Hard | Dr. Ladislav Zemanek
Dr. Ladislav Zemánek examines Russia’s relations with Japan, Europe’s sanctions policies, and the changing balance of global power. They discuss Europe’s limited strategic autonomy, the economic costs of confrontation, and Russia’s growing cooperation across Eurasia. Zemánek describes BRICS and other partnerships as expanding countries’ options rather than forming a unified bloc against the West. The conversation explores emerging alternative payment systems, the rising confidence of middle powers, and prospects for a more pragmatic and inclusive international order. Ladislav's Links: RT articles: https://www.rt.com/op-ed/authors/ladislav-zemanek/ Parlamentní listy: https://www.parlamentnilisty.cz/redakce/autor/Ladislav%20Zem%C3%A1nek Valdai Discussion Club: https://valdaiclub.com/about/experts/19842 Our Links: Neutrality Studies Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Support the channel: https://neutralitystudies.com/donate Neutrality Studies merch: https://neutralitystudies.co