Does Ukraine truly have a say in its future, or is it being pressured to prolong the war? Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson provides insight into the ongoing conflict, the LA protests, and U.S. foreign policy.

On this episode of J-Speak, host Rick Sanchez interviewed Russia’s top negotiator at the Istanbul Peace Talks, Vladimir Medinsky, as he prepares for future negotiations with Kiev. Medinksy gives the shocking details about the talks and reveals the obstacles plaguing a peaceful settlement.

In this profound analysis, Douglas Macgregor explores the emerging global landscape where traditional diplomacy gives way to a quiet but forceful carving up of influence zones. From the halls of the Oval Office to the streets of the Global South, powers old and new negotiate, compete, and strategize to control territories and economic corridors without firing a single shot.

The rise of Russia and China’s regional dominance, the waning influence of the United States, and the assertiveness of countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America redefine international order. This video unpacks the subtle but seismic shifts shaping our world today, echoing echoes of the Berlin Conference of 1884, but with a modern, multipolar twist. Join the conversation: Are we witnessing a new era of peaceful balance, or the prelude to a new global conflict?