Col. Douglas Macgregor on Charlie Kirk, Regional Wars, and the Trump–Putin Two-Step
Release Date: 01/09/2026
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Colonel Douglas Macgregor, a retired US Army officer and military analyst, returns to Counterpoint to discuss recent geopolitical developments and their implications for global security. Expect to learn about the designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization following Charlie Kirk's assassination, Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza and potential future conflict with Iran, the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the shifting dynamics of global power.
Colonel McGregor provides analysis on Israel's strategic objectives in the Middle East, explains why Russia has maintained a measured pace in Ukraine, and discusses how nationalist movements across Europe may influence Putin's approach to the conflict.
This discussion examines America's military posture abroad, the economic consequences of globalization on the US working class, and why Colonel Macgregor believes a fundamental reassessment of US foreign policy is necessary. His insights reveal the complex interplay between domestic politics, international relations, and military strategy shaping today's geopolitical landscape.
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