Well, Trump represented the only hope for peace in Ukraine. He has repeatedly talked about ending the bloodbath in Ukraine. Now he is doing it again with military and satellite support to the neo-Nazi coup plotters in Kiev included in a ceasefire end peace proposal to be presented to Russia. Russia will of course not accept that. So more bloodshed and escalation to World War 3 in Ukraine. - Unless Trump suddenly changes signals again tomorrow.
Trump absolutely does not represent the only or any hope for peace in Ukraine, that he does is part of the narrative. The ceasefire was expected, it allows the EU to regroup and get more weapons. Trump may havee interrupted satellite support but intelligence is getting through via the EU. It's all for show. Trump's bullying of Z got the EU backing Z again and standing more strongly with Ukraine. Trump is merely off-loading it onto the EU and extending not shortening the agony.
Without this renewed narrative Ukraine would be forced to unconditionally surrender on Russia's terms, the only hope for peace.
Trump is in such very deep waters, where we don't need to be. We might be able to force Ukraine to negotiate, but when the negotiating starts and the fighting stops is not Washington's call, or the UK's or Poland's. It is Russia's. Russia paid for this right with its blood, a sacrifice few in Russia wanted to make or demand from Russia's "little brothers" in Ukraine. But here we are. How the US plans to prove itself by forcing a victorious Russia to lay down its arms and accept US domination -- please, tell us what that grand strategy consists of. "Letting" Russia keep a huge chunk of Ukraine's claimed territory? I think the area Russia holds is going to expand. Not shrink.
Scientist Dr. Jonas Tögel demonstrates in his book “Cognitive Warfare: The Latest Manipulation Techniques as a NATO Weapon” how NATO utilizes scientific insights from psychology, propaganda, and mass manipulation not only to influence the citizens of other countries but also to control public opinion within its own nations and make them ready for war.
I don't see how this works. Once you are lied to, and our governments get caught in lies daily nowadays, you, or at least I, don't believe ANYTHING said from then on. Are people so forgiving?
I'll guess we'll see how well it works when Western countries try and mobilize for a real war if they get anyone, or if they have to throw you in blackout vans by force, like Ukraine who seemed to stop believing. They got 12 million/150m Americans to sign up for WW2 when trust in government was around ~90%- don't see that happening ever again.
This may be one of those "sciences" best left untapped.
The masters will contrive and/or grossly inflate yet another disaster story. Then, those not old enough to have lived through the lies, or those not curious enough to question the masters' motives and logic will see the flags waving, think it's the ultimate football game, and run off to their demise. It happens every time.
The recent Ukrainian incursion into Kursk, backed by NATO, highlights the ongoing struggle not just on the battlefield, but also in the realm of narrative warfare. The operation likely had strategic objectives: securing critical infrastructure like the Kursk nuclear power plant, establishing a defensive buffer zone, diverting Russian forces from other fronts, and strengthening Ukraine’s position in future negotiations. These are all tangible goals in the logic of war.
However, as Glenn Diesen points out, this was also a battle for perception. A successful operation would have reinforced the Western narrative of Russian vulnerability and Ukrainian strength. It would have presented a symbolic victory, boosting morale and potentially securing further Western military support. The failure of the operation, however, exposes deeper realities—both in military strategy and information warfare.
First, it underscores NATO’s limitations in shaping battlefield outcomes despite significant logistical and intelligence support. While Western media continues to frame Ukraine’s actions in an almost romanticized light, the practical realities of war reveal a different picture. Second, it demonstrates that narratives alone cannot substitute for military effectiveness. Just as Western policymakers have struggled to turn propaganda victories into strategic successes, Ukraine’s battlefield setbacks erode the credibility of the broader narrative that frames Russia as perpetually on the verge of collapse.
Ultimately, the failure of the Kursk incursion mirrors a larger failure in the West’s approach to the conflict. The belief that media dominance can translate into military or political success has led to miscalculations—ones that prolong the war, deepen suffering, and push Europe further into economic and geopolitical instability. The question remains: how long can the illusion of control through narrative warfare be maintained when reality continues to contradict it?
The phrasing of the objectives really shows that the collective West is so far down the rabbit hole with their Russophobia that they do not have the faintest inkling about the psychological makeup of Russians, what drives them and what step will result in what. Would be hilarious, if it wasn’t tragic.
It would be difficult to improve on your analysis. Very good, traditional academic work. Btw: I have a soft spot for Norway: I spent half a year in Tromso on a Fulbright grant a couple of decades ago. I often rant about it.
Bloomberg called the Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region the most disastrous military operation of the 21st century in terms of the ratio of outcome to resources spent.
According to Bloomberg's interlocutors, even the Americans fleeing Afghanistan did not waste so many resources.
Hi Glenn. I would really have liked to hear and see your input in the mainstream discourse, and I am sure you`re trying.. Out of couriosity... What kind of reasoning do you get from legacy media if/when they dont want to let you in?
For those not brainwashed by western propaganda the geopolitical situation is pretty clear all over planet and specially in Ukraine; the lost NATO-proxy war in Ukraine.
Only Russia, Trump administration and some few European countries understand this.
EU and UK are still maintaining the false narratives about Russia, Ukraine and Trump and are even preparing the dangerously brainwashed population for war against Russia if Russia doesn’t stop winning on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Russia and Trump know the stupid Europeans want this war to continue and Russia doesn’t mind either of course.
So what’s in it for Trump?
Nothing else than being in the spotlight while the chaos continues because Trump has a lot of plans and strategies to be continued other places like Gaza, Panama and Greenland…..Taiwan??
Not Taiwan because Taiwan belongs to China just as Ukraine now belongs to Russia.
Taiwan might also lean to NATO puppet Japan because of nostalgic history and delusional brainwashed ideas of sovereignty from China.
This ticking time-bomb might blow up with or without the Biden’s because Japan is not that stupid to interfere.
Taiwan and Ukraine are no longer about state sovereignty and democratic principles. Because of US false narratives of independence and democratic rights for all countries bordering Russia and China this is now about geopolitical control.
That is why we have to be reminded of the history and roots of conflict of each country. US and NATO narratives like “freedom and fight for democracy and sovereignty” have always been used to legitimate imperialism and proxy wars.
This is just another CIA propaganda construction.
Ukraine as a sovereign country is dying and everything started with CIA orange revolution infiltration and coup in Kiev 2014.
Therefore Russia will not do the same mistake again and let Ukraine be independent again. From now on western Ukraine might just function as a buffer zone for Russia.
And Taiwan must stop talking about independence and sovereignty which just indicates an attempt from CIA and Japan (as NATO puppet) to take control of Taiwan and isolate China. Neither Russia or China no longer tolerate the isolation policy from NATO and are prepared for military operations to prevent it.
The European military, I find them to be a caricature of themselves. The Germans are the absolute worst, with the warmongers free to caper about and cause mayhem if possible, but the Poles are also mentally warped on war with Russia and of course, the yapping Baltics. Europe is hell-bent on trying to mount a massive war using nations who don't even know who they are anymore. It is a disaster unfolding over there. I think the US should just withdraw from NATO and let that thing become EUTO.
May the murderous US/NATO Cabal burn in hell for ruining peace in our time! Such a nauseating waste of life and resources.
Well, Trump represented the only hope for peace in Ukraine. He has repeatedly talked about ending the bloodbath in Ukraine. Now he is doing it again with military and satellite support to the neo-Nazi coup plotters in Kiev included in a ceasefire end peace proposal to be presented to Russia. Russia will of course not accept that. So more bloodshed and escalation to World War 3 in Ukraine. - Unless Trump suddenly changes signals again tomorrow.
Trump absolutely does not represent the only or any hope for peace in Ukraine, that he does is part of the narrative. The ceasefire was expected, it allows the EU to regroup and get more weapons. Trump may havee interrupted satellite support but intelligence is getting through via the EU. It's all for show. Trump's bullying of Z got the EU backing Z again and standing more strongly with Ukraine. Trump is merely off-loading it onto the EU and extending not shortening the agony.
Without this renewed narrative Ukraine would be forced to unconditionally surrender on Russia's terms, the only hope for peace.
Until we collectively address the system and stop fixating on the characters, the situation will continue. Trump is just the latest frontman.
Trump is in such very deep waters, where we don't need to be. We might be able to force Ukraine to negotiate, but when the negotiating starts and the fighting stops is not Washington's call, or the UK's or Poland's. It is Russia's. Russia paid for this right with its blood, a sacrifice few in Russia wanted to make or demand from Russia's "little brothers" in Ukraine. But here we are. How the US plans to prove itself by forcing a victorious Russia to lay down its arms and accept US domination -- please, tell us what that grand strategy consists of. "Letting" Russia keep a huge chunk of Ukraine's claimed territory? I think the area Russia holds is going to expand. Not shrink.
Beautifully explained, Prof. Diesen. You make it all sound so clear and obvious (which is a compliment, by the way).
Right on the money. The so called West keeps failing, and failing, and failing, and failing... Permanently out of touch with any reality...
Scientist Dr. Jonas Tögel demonstrates in his book “Cognitive Warfare: The Latest Manipulation Techniques as a NATO Weapon” how NATO utilizes scientific insights from psychology, propaganda, and mass manipulation not only to influence the citizens of other countries but also to control public opinion within its own nations and make them ready for war.
Part 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X76HCtiHEWs
Part 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b1C2mPwxRk
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I don't see how this works. Once you are lied to, and our governments get caught in lies daily nowadays, you, or at least I, don't believe ANYTHING said from then on. Are people so forgiving?
I'll guess we'll see how well it works when Western countries try and mobilize for a real war if they get anyone, or if they have to throw you in blackout vans by force, like Ukraine who seemed to stop believing. They got 12 million/150m Americans to sign up for WW2 when trust in government was around ~90%- don't see that happening ever again.
This may be one of those "sciences" best left untapped.
The masters will contrive and/or grossly inflate yet another disaster story. Then, those not old enough to have lived through the lies, or those not curious enough to question the masters' motives and logic will see the flags waving, think it's the ultimate football game, and run off to their demise. It happens every time.
they are doing a lousy job of it. when you have to threaten prison to anybody defying your pack of lies, you aren't selling your product.
The recent Ukrainian incursion into Kursk, backed by NATO, highlights the ongoing struggle not just on the battlefield, but also in the realm of narrative warfare. The operation likely had strategic objectives: securing critical infrastructure like the Kursk nuclear power plant, establishing a defensive buffer zone, diverting Russian forces from other fronts, and strengthening Ukraine’s position in future negotiations. These are all tangible goals in the logic of war.
However, as Glenn Diesen points out, this was also a battle for perception. A successful operation would have reinforced the Western narrative of Russian vulnerability and Ukrainian strength. It would have presented a symbolic victory, boosting morale and potentially securing further Western military support. The failure of the operation, however, exposes deeper realities—both in military strategy and information warfare.
First, it underscores NATO’s limitations in shaping battlefield outcomes despite significant logistical and intelligence support. While Western media continues to frame Ukraine’s actions in an almost romanticized light, the practical realities of war reveal a different picture. Second, it demonstrates that narratives alone cannot substitute for military effectiveness. Just as Western policymakers have struggled to turn propaganda victories into strategic successes, Ukraine’s battlefield setbacks erode the credibility of the broader narrative that frames Russia as perpetually on the verge of collapse.
Ultimately, the failure of the Kursk incursion mirrors a larger failure in the West’s approach to the conflict. The belief that media dominance can translate into military or political success has led to miscalculations—ones that prolong the war, deepen suffering, and push Europe further into economic and geopolitical instability. The question remains: how long can the illusion of control through narrative warfare be maintained when reality continues to contradict it?
The phrasing of the objectives really shows that the collective West is so far down the rabbit hole with their Russophobia that they do not have the faintest inkling about the psychological makeup of Russians, what drives them and what step will result in what. Would be hilarious, if it wasn’t tragic.
It would be difficult to improve on your analysis. Very good, traditional academic work. Btw: I have a soft spot for Norway: I spent half a year in Tromso on a Fulbright grant a couple of decades ago. I often rant about it.
Bloomberg called the Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region the most disastrous military operation of the 21st century in terms of the ratio of outcome to resources spent.
According to Bloomberg's interlocutors, even the Americans fleeing Afghanistan did not waste so many resources.
Thank you, Professor Diesen, for explaining once more that waging war on Russia is insane.
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Now narrative is a 'brokered' peace deal... if Putin agrees, so it'll all be Russia's fault when it's not signed. What a jokel
Hi Glenn. I would really have liked to hear and see your input in the mainstream discourse, and I am sure you`re trying.. Out of couriosity... What kind of reasoning do you get from legacy media if/when they dont want to let you in?
For those not brainwashed by western propaganda the geopolitical situation is pretty clear all over planet and specially in Ukraine; the lost NATO-proxy war in Ukraine.
Only Russia, Trump administration and some few European countries understand this.
EU and UK are still maintaining the false narratives about Russia, Ukraine and Trump and are even preparing the dangerously brainwashed population for war against Russia if Russia doesn’t stop winning on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Russia and Trump know the stupid Europeans want this war to continue and Russia doesn’t mind either of course.
So what’s in it for Trump?
Nothing else than being in the spotlight while the chaos continues because Trump has a lot of plans and strategies to be continued other places like Gaza, Panama and Greenland…..Taiwan??
Not Taiwan because Taiwan belongs to China just as Ukraine now belongs to Russia.
Taiwan might also lean to NATO puppet Japan because of nostalgic history and delusional brainwashed ideas of sovereignty from China.
This ticking time-bomb might blow up with or without the Biden’s because Japan is not that stupid to interfere.
Well, if it can be guaranteed that Taiwan/ the US doesn't threat China militarily, I see no reason why Taiwan has to be under Chinese rule.
And no, Ukraine doesn't belong to Russia or the US/ Nato.
Ukraine should be neutral as it was before the CIA- neo Nazi Maidan coup in Kiev in 2014.
Taiwan and Ukraine are no longer about state sovereignty and democratic principles. Because of US false narratives of independence and democratic rights for all countries bordering Russia and China this is now about geopolitical control.
That is why we have to be reminded of the history and roots of conflict of each country. US and NATO narratives like “freedom and fight for democracy and sovereignty” have always been used to legitimate imperialism and proxy wars.
This is just another CIA propaganda construction.
Ukraine as a sovereign country is dying and everything started with CIA orange revolution infiltration and coup in Kiev 2014.
Therefore Russia will not do the same mistake again and let Ukraine be independent again. From now on western Ukraine might just function as a buffer zone for Russia.
And Taiwan must stop talking about independence and sovereignty which just indicates an attempt from CIA and Japan (as NATO puppet) to take control of Taiwan and isolate China. Neither Russia or China no longer tolerate the isolation policy from NATO and are prepared for military operations to prevent it.
About 7 more days!
The European military, I find them to be a caricature of themselves. The Germans are the absolute worst, with the warmongers free to caper about and cause mayhem if possible, but the Poles are also mentally warped on war with Russia and of course, the yapping Baltics. Europe is hell-bent on trying to mount a massive war using nations who don't even know who they are anymore. It is a disaster unfolding over there. I think the US should just withdraw from NATO and let that thing become EUTO.