Sanchez Effect

‘Europeans are weak: they showed no capacity to resist Trump’ – Former IMF Director Paulo Nogueira Batista

As the Europeans are left to concede that Trump is not on their side, we are talking the old world vs. Trump’s world on the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ with our guest. Batista argues that the once-stalwart alliance is crumbling. Ironically, Trump’s strategy may backfire in his quest for US dominance: with Russia and China standing firm, Europe finds itself reaching out to its old adversaries: Moscow and Beijing. Could there be a hidden genius behind Trump’s madness though? Only time will tell.

Rick takes us through the Davos forum, where the mouths of European leaders were left agape as Trump hurled insults at their governments and questioned their loyalty. Even Zelensky is pointing fingers at EU capitals – are they doing enough? But is “enough” ever really enough for him?

The signal is clear though: the real talk is happening in Moscow and with Moscow. What’s ahead? Find out only on RT.

‘Europe’s the root of all historical ills’ – honorary chairman of Russia’s Council for Foreign and Defense Policy Sergey Karaganov

‘Return to Europe? No, thank you! It’s the root of all historical ills – time to shake off that disease!’ says honorary chairman of Russia’s Council for Foreign and Defense Policy, Sergey Karaganov.

In the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, we get a rare look behind the Kremlin’s doors with a guest who has advised Russian leaders, including Vladimir Putin himself.

Karaganov scoffs at a Europe’s latest attempts at reconciliation: ‘Why return to this dustbin of history?’ He says Moscow has been fooled before – and now harbors no illusions. According to him, Russia is on course to embrace its own destiny of being a great Eurasian power. Rick wonders why so many have sought to topple Russia, and Karaganov’s answer is straightforward: envy and greed. He dismisses the illusion that Europe embodies humanism, claiming it instead harbors hatred, colonialism, and aggression.

As the world order crumbles, Karaganov sees Trump’s instincts as sound. He says Trump desires American strength but recognizes that global hegemony is an expensive endeavor. Now, he’s charting a course for America’s greatness that is focused on the Western Hemisphere rather than global domination, as this has damaged Washington before.
Catch more on the growing global disillusions in this interview, exclusively on RT!

‘Donald Trump wants to bully, dominate Europe’ – International Relations Neutrality Studies researcher Pascal Lottaz

In the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, we delve into the turbulent waters of US-European relations. Our guest, Kyoto University associate professor Pascal Lottaz reveals that Trump can sense weakness from miles away and has zero respect for it – something European leaders have unwittingly showcased through their relentless pilgrimages to Washington. Meanwhile, Russia and China play a different game, exuding strength that keeps Trump guessing and strategizing against them in other ways. Mr Lottaz believes Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is an attempt to crown himself king, manipulate other leaders and assert dominance – but Moscow and Beijing are not ones to sit on the sidelines and be bossed around.

Mr Lottaz predicts a “brutal awakening” for Europe, which bet on the wrong horse and will soon discover the true source of its threats – hint: it’s not Russia. As Europe now attempts to engage in talks with Moscow, is this a genuine shift or just another ploy to manipulate Trump? Tune in for the full insightful interview, only here on RT!

‘Trump wants to build – he understands what contribution Russia can make to the new world order’ – Arthur Estopinan

In this week’s engaging episode of Sanchez Effect, Rick uncovers Europe’s jaw-dropping turnaround. After years of warmongering and a preference for bombs over dialogue, they’ve suddenly realized Russia isn’t just a giant - it’s their next-door neighbor. They now say it’s high time to chat with Moscow. Why the sudden change of heart? Rick breaks down the unexpected shift. Senior Level International and Public Affairs Chief Arthur Estopinan argues that it’s Trump’s leadership making waves: the Biden administration was chaotic, Trump’s is constructive. While some warmongers still have Trump’s ear, it seems his instinct leans towards dialogue – remember his chat with Putin in Alaska? But when it comes to Latin America, Trump isn’t keen on engaging. Rick insists that empires shouldn’t dictate how others live - Arthur counters, sparking a debate about the Maduro saga. For a refreshing lively debate – tune in for the latest episode – and see which side of history you are on.

Protesters were shooting ordinary people but Western media says they were peaceful. Mossad begs to differ – Seyed Mohammad Marandi

In the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’, we take a deep dive into the real story behind the protests sweeping Iran with a guest who joins us from Tehran. Professor Marandi reveals that Israel is practically waving its national flag, admitting it orchestrated these protests, while Western media outlets conveniently look the other way. Rick points out that even Mike Pompeo acknowledged that Mossad agents were alongside demonstrators in Tehran – a delightful setup for a color revolution! But they’ve had no luck so far. Professor Marandi says it’s because when the violence escalated, the Iranian government shut down the internet immediately and protests fizzled out very quickly. That can only mean one thing – they were being coordinated from abroad. And without internet? Oops...didn’t see that coming.

Rick can’t help but wonder why Israel, usually tight-lipped about its operations, would admit to being involved in this one. Marandi argues that the language of politics is shifting – just look at Trump and his tactics with Venezuela and now Greenland. Speaking of which, the US president isn’t backing down, which has caused Danish officials to panic. That’s as Rutte continues his usual diatribe that China and Russia are responsible for all the world’s woes. When Greenland looks to him for help, though, he can only offer a big “NO COMMENT.” But don’t worry, unlike Daddy Trump’s golden boy, we’ve got plenty of comments and insights lined up for you – right here on RT.

‘China buys oil; the US steals it. Beijing builds while Washington bombs’ – K.J. Noh, journalist, political analyst and writer

In the latest episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Rick and K.J. examine Donald Trump’s domestic and foreign policies. K.J. explains that empires often resort to brute force as their foundations crumble – waging wars and launching intense PR campaigns. When a Great Power starts rewriting its own rules, that’s a sign it’s losing its grip – and that’s precisely what the US is going through, at home and abroad.

Rick delves into the ICE protests and the violence roiling the nation, agreeing with K.J. that while Washington lectures Tehran about how to handle dissent, it must first clean up its own act. K.J. says the White House’s tactics are both heavy-handed and hypocritical. But as the age-old adage goes: the strong do what they will, while the weak endure what they must. What will come out of that approach? Tune in for the freshest insights, here on RT.