In this wide-ranging conversation from The Hague, we sit down with a Dutch peace activist, data analyst, and founder involved in the New Peace Movement to discuss one of the most pressing questions of our time:
How are modern wars justified — and who shapes the narrative?
Drawing on his background in data analytics and information systems, the guest explains how propaganda, cognitive bias, and modern media ecosystems influence public perception of global conflicts.
The discussion moves from AI and information control to the wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran, and examines how narratives are constructed in Western political discourse.
Along the way, we explore topics rarely addressed openly in mainstream debate.
📌 Topics discussed
▪️ Propaganda and cognitive warfare in modern geopolitics
▪️ The role of media in shaping narratives about Gaza and the Middle East▪️ NATO, Western military power, and global security structures
▪️ The influence of lobbying and political narratives
▪️ Historical responsibility and Western foreign policy
▪️ Militarization in Europe and the future of diplomacy
▪️ Why diplomacy may be disappearing from international politics
🌍 About the guest
The guest is a Dutch data analyst, entrepreneur, and peace activist involved in several civil society initiatives, including the New Peace Movement in the Netherlands. His work focuses on exposing propaganda, promoting diplomacy, and challenging the narratives that lead societies toward war.
💬 Join the discussion
What role does propaganda play in modern warfare?Is diplomacy disappearing from international politics?And how should citizens navigate information in an age of narrative warfare?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
📌 Further Links:
Tiktok Hostile Takeover:
https://karat.substack.com/p/the-incestuous-relationship-between
Marco Rubio Slips UP:
https://karat.substack.com/p/marco-rubio-admits-israel-triggered
The Velvet Cage:
https://karat.substack.com/p/soft-chains-silent-guardswelcome
Dutch Diplomat Caught in Iran:
https://karat.substack.com/p/a-diplomatic-suitcase-at-imam-khomeini
YouTube:
Yassamine Mather: https://youtu.be/UkZmcyq7Gqw
US Ambassador Chas Freeman: https://youtu.be/NpuIQEv8QsMUS Ambassador Jack Matlock: https://youtu.be/rpKPrsS6KBs
Nurit Peled Elhanan: https://youtu.be/Wrqp6rMEV9s
Chat GPT Bias Test: https://youtu.be/52aKHRKouzE
Implicit Association Test Harvard University: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
Dutch Peace Movement: nieuwevredesbeweging.nl
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Time stamps:
03:00 Introduction
04:51 Data, AI, and Information Manipulation
11:10 Propaganda and Cognitive Bias
16:12 The Collapse of International Law
22:54 NATO, Power Politics, and Security
33:39 Western Narratives and Global Conflicts
43:24 Militarization and Media Influence
53:39 Lobbying and Political Power
01:03:23 Gaza and the Israel–Palestine Conflict
01:07:11 Is There a Way Out?
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