Sanchez Effect

Root causes and the trends of Israeli violence against Palestinians in the West Bank: Rick Sanchez’s & Charlotte Dubenskij

Root causes and the trends of Israeli violence against Palestinians in the West Bank: Rick Sanchez’s conversation with RT’s Middle East correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Israeli actions against Palestinians in the occupied territories are analyzed. RT’s Middle East correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij draws on her extensive experience in the region and reports of what the Israeli government is doing to Arab families and Palestinians in the West Bank, describing how Israeli settler violence that has erupted and that only 3% of the violence committed by settlers ends up being prosecuted. Covering the shocking attacks on priests and nuns in Jerusalem, the conversation runs deep, be sure to tune in on RT International or on BitChute at ‘ricksancheztv’.

‘The US... I just see sort of a slow decline like the Roman Empire, which slowly shrinks away into irrelevancy’ – Kim Iversen

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick talks to Kim Iversen, American Youtuber and host of the Kim Iversen Show.

They put US domestic policy under a microscope, with Iversen stressing that Democrats and Republicans alike are losing public support with leaders such as Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Iversen explains why, “we’re definitely not in charge of our government” and why Americans feel they do not live in a democracy anymore.

It’s the same story in Europe, according to our guest, who says the EU leadership no longer reflects the will of its people.

Iversen suggests voters want peace and stability, but, as the saying goes, in the US it doesn’t matter who you vote for, you get John McCain in the end.

Watch the whole episode on RT International or on BitChute at ‘ricksancheztv’.

‘I think that Trump does not have many cards in his hands’ – Pakistani national security specialist and prominent journalist

‘I think that Donald Trump does not have many cards in his hands.’ – Pakistani national security specialist and prominent journalist.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Rick focuses on the US-Iran negotiation process mediated by Pakistan. And a perfect guest to talk about it is Pakistani journalist Nasim Zehra, a national security specialist. Zehra says that despite the feeling of having reached a stalemate, negotiations are ongoing, with Tehran and Washington exchanging messages. Rick says there’s a sense that Iran is apprehensive about the talks and conflict and the Pakistani journalist agrees. She adds the US hasn’t managed to defeat a country that’s been under sanctions and constant bombing for years, and this conflict is becoming more costly for Washington as it upsets allies, which Trump recognizes. Zehra advises the US president to rethink his cooperation with what she described as the Middle East’s destabilizing power – Israel. She says it’s the only country that disobeys international law to the discontent of a growing number of states.

Watch the full episode on RT International or on BitChute ‘ricksancheztv’.

‘The Americans did not have the authority in negotiations’ – Tehran University Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi

‘The Americans did not have the authority in negotiations. Vance was constantly on the phone, made a dozen phone calls, including to Netanyahu’ – Tehran University Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi.

In the latest episode of The Sanchez Effect, we chat with Professor Marandi, who shares his experience serving as part of Iran’s negotiating team. Marandi explains that Trump’s unpredictability complicates any talks with Washington: as long as he’s driven by his whims, negotiating seems pointless.

The professor is convinced the US president is being poorly advised by those around him. Trump needs to come to terms with the fact that Washington is losing in this conflict – which is no simple feat as long as the US continues to underestimate Iran’s retaliatory abilities and their control over the Strait of Hormuz. Marandi suggests the only way out for the US is to tally their losses and exit gracefully while claiming victory, a talent Trump has mastered. Otherwise, he warns, the Americans risk spiraling downwards, dragging the global economy with them.

Rick also delves into why Trump, unlike any president before him, succumbed to Israel’s war calls. Marandi is confident: ‘He is compromised’ – it’s all about the donor funds, which Trump has received plenty of.

And don’t miss Rick’s coverage of the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and how it all fits into Washington’s persistent struggle with gun violence. Catch all the shots fired at the US media – only on RT.

‘Either you run the show, or the show runs you, and Trump doesn’t run the show. He has been completely checkmated.’ – Steve Hanke

In this episode of RT’s Sanchez Effect, we look at the Iranian conflict from a purely economic standpoint. Today’s guest, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, was just the person for this fascinating discussion. He says that Iran is winning the war geographically, at least while it has control over the vital Strait of Hormuz, while mocking US President Donald Trump’s decision to blockade Iranian ports, as it will cause the economic crisis to spread worldwide. The professor does not mince words, calling the embargo a ‘stupid thing to do’ as it is forcing more and more countries to pivot away from Uncle Sam while the blockade ignites a major economic recession across the globe. Mr. Hanke says that Trump has actually boxed himself into a corner, with no way out. However, he says that there will be a winner from all this chaos – BRICS. 
Watch the whole episode here on RT International, or on BitChute ‘ricksancheztv’.

“The US approach to Iran is, ‘Either give us what we want, or we will keep grabbing what we can’” – former US Army officer

The latest episode of RT's Sanchez Effect delves into the lessons learned – or perhaps more accurately, unlearned – by the US in its war against Iran. Stanislav Krapivnik notes that for Washington, negotiations are off the table. It's all about flexing military might as the US tries to bully its way out of a war that is clearly not going in its favor.

Just look at the recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz: while Iran was keeping things calm during the ceasefire, the US decided to ramp up tensions by attacking commercial ships, with civilians on board – arguably, war crimes.

What's the US endgame? Higher gas prices? Who exactly benefits from this chaos?

Rick and Stanislav agree that Israel seems to be calling the shots. With reports of the US vice president repeatedly making calls to the Israeli prime minister, it's clear that the Trump administration is operating like an asset for Israel. As Bibi himself put it, the Americans are ‘reporting to me,’ which suggests an eyebrow-raising level of subservience.

We also examine another conflict: Ukraine. Stanislav speaks in-depth about the battle for Sumy Region. After a winter slowdown, the Russians are back in action, and the fighting for Kupyansk rages on. What else is happening along the front lines? We break it all down with the latest developments.