Guest #33 | Professor Floudas

Geopolitics, Power Shifts, and Global Narratives.
International law expert Professor Demetrius Floudas breaks down the Ukraine conflict, Trump’s global role, and how the so-called "New World Order" is reshaping everything—from alliances to sovereignty. This isn’t theory. It’s strategy, policy, and power—decoded.

🎙️DSD INTERVIEW #33 | Professor Demetrius Floudas on Ukraine, Trump, and the Power Shifts.

🌍 Trump, Ukraine & the Arctic Chessboard | Prof. Demetrius Floudas on DSD

Episode Description: Professor Demetrius A. Floudas returns to the Deep Shallow Dive to break down the geopolitical ripple effects of Trump’s foreign policy, the Ukraine war, and global power realignments.

Is the U.S. Deconstructing a War It Quietly Built?

In this riveting follow-up episode, international law expert Professor Demetrius A. Floudas returns to Deep Shallow Dive for a no-holds-barred geopolitical debrief. From Ukraine to Greenland, tariffs to rare earths, Floudas delivers sharp, evidence-backed analysis on how the Trump administration is quietly shifting the global power balance—and possibly ending the Ukraine war.

Ray and Professor Floudas dive deep into the U.S. origin of the conflict, exposing how the 2019 RAND report and prior NATO missteps paved the path for war. They explore how Trump’s 2025 pivot is more than just isolationism—it’s a deliberate realignment toward multipolarity, BRICS-friendly diplomacy, and a sharp rebuke of Western interventionism.

Floudas also decodes Trump’s Greenland obsession, explains the deeper play behind tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and reveals why Russia’s vast, untapped resources make it the most valuable “real estate” on Earth. If you’re looking for geopolitical insight beyond headlines, this one’s unmissable.

👤 Who Is Prof. Demetrius A. Floudas?

An international lawyer and geopolitical analyst, Professor Floudas has advised governments, appeared at major global forums, and taught at Cambridge University. His insights on NATO, U.S. foreign policy, and conflict resolution have made him a returning favorite on Deep Shallow Dive.

💣 Key Topics in This Episode

• The true origins of the Russia-Ukraine conflict

• How the 2019 RAND report predicted and planned proxy wars

• Trump’s pivot from NATO to Arctic power plays

• The business case for Greenland (hint: minerals, not moose)

• U.S. tariffs as a form of strategic economic leverage

• What rare earths in Ukraine really mean—and who controls them now

• The diplomatic fracture between Europe and the U.S.

• Russia and China: historic enemies turned partners by U.S. policy

🧠 What You'll Learn

• Why 2025 could mark the end of the Ukraine war

• How the U.S. may have “constructed” and is now “deconstructing” the conflict

• Why Trump’s America-first approach is rooted in realpolitik, not recklessness

• What the West misunderstood about Russia’s red lines

• How natural resource economics is quietly reshaping global alliances

🔥 Floudas' Prediction: Endgame in Sight?

Professor Floudas outlines three non-negotiables from Moscow:

1. No NATO troops near the border

2. Ukraine never joining NATO

3. A demilitarized buffer zone with neutral peacekeepers

He believes the war won’t end in 2024—but the conditions for ceasefire and resolution are quietly aligning, and Trump’s non-interventionist posture is accelerating that shift.

🧭 Greenland, Canada, and the Arctic: What's Really Going On?

Trump's interest in Greenland isn’t a joke—it’s a play for critical mineral reserves, geostrategic access, and Arctic shipping routes. Floudas explains why Canada and Denmark's underutilized northern territories make them vulnerable to diplomatic pressure—and why controlling the Arctic is the next big geopolitical gold rush.

💼 Tariffs: Trump’s Economic Lever

While mainstream media paints them as reckless, Floudas breaks down how tariffs on Canada and Mexico are a negotiating tool—a way to rewrite trade rules and bring manufacturing back home. Expect drama, yes—but also long-game strategy with high economic stakes.

🧪 Ukraine's Rare Earth Myth — Explained

Floudas clarifies the confusion: while Ukraine holds valuable minerals, most of the true rare earths (lanthanides) lie in the eastern regions now controlled by Russia. The real prize? Strategic mineral control in a resource-starved future.

🔗 Key Resources & Mentions

• RAND Report (2019)

• Kiel University’s Ukraine War Tracker

• December 2021 Russia-NATO Treaty Draft (Analysis)

🧱 Final Takeaway: Geopolitics Is Business

Floudas makes it clear: Trump views the world through a transactional lens, and while the rhetoric may sound bold, the moves are calculated. Whether it’s reshaping NATO, courting BRICS, or rerouting Arctic trade flows, this administration is playing a resource-first game.

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