Paris Attacks: William Engdahl Explains the Past, Present and Future of the War in Syria
The Corbett Report
Published time: 18 November, 2015
F. William Engdahl of WilliamEngdahl.com joins us today to give his perspective on the Paris attacks. We discuss the historical background to what is taking place now in Syria, how it plays into the current geopolitical agenda of the US/NATO military powers, and what it means for France, Syria and the world moving forward... To read /watch further, click here
كاتب الماني: أمريكا وبريطانيا في حرب غير معلنة على مصر
America and Britain in an undeclared war on Egypt
Cairo 360 - Osama Kamal
Published time: 6 November, 2015
Interview begins at 1:16 in English, translated into Arabic by the moderator. 2 weeks ago US State Dept Ashton Carter proclaimed that if Russia continued to bomb in Syria, there would be Russian casualties. Is the downing of Russian Airbus A321 what he meant, as a threat? We are in an undeclared World War.
كاتب ألماني: الربيع العربي صنع في المخابرات الأمريكية للسيطرة على المنطقة
Arab Spring Made in the CIA to control the region
Cairo 360 - Osama Kamal
Published time: 30 October, 2015
To watch on YouTube, click here
HUMANITY vs INSANITY - #44 : Greek Tragedy Part 2 - with William Engdahl
Ian R Crane's The Crane Report
Published time: 14 July, 2015
The people of Greece have been totally screwed by a 'visionary' Syriza leadership which ultimately lacked the knowledge, the courage and the fundamental wisdom to stand up to the hegemony of the Global Corporatists. The people of Portugal, Spain, Italy & Ireland need to take note ... 'cos you're next! ... To watch on YouTube, click here.
HUMANITY vs INSANITY - #44 : Greek Tragedy - with William Engdahl
Ian R Crane's The Crane Report
Published time: 6 July, 2015
Totalitarian Democracy in the New World Order - Totalitarna demokracja w nowym porządku świata
Wektory
Published time: 20 May, 2015
English and PolskiTo watch on YouTube, click here
EU slaps Gazprom with market abuse complaint, says not political. Oh, really?
IN THE NOW, Hosted by RT Senior Political correspondent Anissa Naouai
Published time: 22 April, 2015
Oil & Economic Wars with Russia, China & Iran
Buzzsaw Interview, Hosted by Sean Stone
Published time: 17 April, 2015
U.S. Congress votes for arms deliveries to Ukraine, Obama takes a pause
In The Now - Russia Today
Published time: 24 March, 2015
Neo-Nazis And Oligarchs Rule Ukraine
Novorossia TV world
Published time: 3 February, 2015
No Question That Washington Is Responsible For the War In Ukraine
RT
Published time: 2 February, 2015
U.S. Congress votes for arms deliveries to Ukraine, Obama takes a pause
In The Now - Russia Today
Published time: 24 March, 2015
Neo-Nazis And Oligarchs Rule Ukraine
Novorossia TV world
Published time: 3 February, 2015
No Question That Washington Is Responsible For the War In Ukraine
Interview with RT International
Published time: 2 February, 2015
Obama's State of the Union Address
Interview with RT International
Published time: 21 January, 2015
"Europe shot itself in the foot by stalling South Stream pipeline"
RT - "In The Now" with Senior Political correspondent Anissa Naouai
Published time: 2 December, 2014
Russia has axed the South Stream gas pipeline project. The South Stream pipeline was meant to bring gas straight into Europe...to avoid any “middleman” countries which might hinder deliveries. The route was supposed to go from Russia through the black sea to Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary and Slovenia and then further to Austria. But relations between the EU and Russia soured this year and it suddenly turns out that the project doesn't comply with European laws. Russia got sick of the EU's attempts to stall the project and scrapped it. What’s next? To watch on YouTube, click here
Beyond The Wall - Interview with RTTV
RT
Published time: 8 November, 2014
William Engdahl interview with RT International on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East
RT
Published time: 5 October, 2014
ISIS is CIA false flag op, pretext for war inside Syria & Iraq
RT
Published time: 24 September, 2014
US military has confirmed that the US-led coalition have launched five airstrikes on the Islamic State militants. Geopolitical expert William Engdahl joins RT to discuss this issue... To watch on YouTube, click here
Ukraine's full NATO membership idea 'akin to lunacy'
RT
Published time: 3 September, 2014
Kiev expects NATO countries to give Ukraine a status of ‘special partner’, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk said Wednesday. However, the best decision for NATO would be “Ukraine’s membership” of the alliance, he said... To watch on YouTube, click here
William Engdahl to RT: EU playing absolutely immoral role in entire Ukraine tragedy
RT
Published time: 23 August, 2014
Geopolitical analyst, author and journalist F. William Engdahl joins RT live from Frankfurt to discuss the situation with Russian aid convoy to E. Ukraine... To watch on YouTube, click here
US fighter jets bomb ISIS artillery, 'Washington only interested in splitting Iraq'
RT
Published time: 8 August, 2014
US military aircraft have conducted an airstrike on artillery used by the forces of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS). Rear Admiral John Kirby said the attack took place to help defend Kurdish forces near Erbil, Iraq... To watch on YouTube, click here
History vs Fairy Tale
911 Talks
Published time: 31 July, 2014
Fairy tales presented as history to dumb down the American Public, giving them no voice in foreign policy and war, culminating in the current Ukraine conflict... To watch on 911 Talk Site, click here
Ukraine Gas2
RT: Maria Kvantrishvili
Published time: 4 July, 2014
Europe in for a COLD Winter. EU Officials are acting unbelievably stupid in the Ukrainian Crisis... To watch on YouTube, click here
William Engdahl Ukraine Gas
RT: Maria Kvantrishvili
Published time: 17 June, 2014
There will be no resolution no matter what Russia does. Ukraine Policy not controlled by Kiev, but by Washington... To watch on YouTube, click here
Target China
White TV
Published time: 18 May, 2014
The New World Order (NWO) is the banksters (Rothschild, Rockefeller) plan to achieve world dictatorship. There are two main obstacles: Russia and China. The attacks on Syria with foreign mercenaries (the Syrian opposition is not violent) aim to cut Russia of from the gas supply for Europe. New pipelines are planned from Saudi Arabia and Qatar via Syria to Europe, making the Russian gas obsolete. The attack on Syria targets even China and Iran in the long run... To bring up the article and the video, click here
GMO - Seeds of Destruction - Lecture by F. William Engdahl
Opendox.se and Anarchos
Published time: 25 May, 2014
F. William Engdahl's lecture about GMO - genetically modified organisms; Monsanto; international politics of patenting plants and animals; central governance of all food production; controlling human birth rates and depopulation programs... To watch on YouTube, click here
F. William Engdahl - Intervju om boken "Hotet mot livet"
Canal 2 Opinion
Published time: 21 May, 2014
F. William Engdahl talks about the original idea behind GMOs, the eugenics involvement in the development of GMOs, about Bill Gates involvement in Monsanto and about what power the individual may have in the example "March against Monsanto" which was started by an angry housewife in U.S. and spread worldwide... To watch on YouTube, click here
No-No GMO: 'Time to support local organic framers'
RT
Published time: 17 May, 2014
Genetically-modified foods are widely treated with suspicion; in Russia producers could end up being classed as terrorists. For more on this issue, RT is joined by geopolitical strategist and author of the book 'Seeds of Destruction: The hidden agenda of genetic manipulation' William Engdahl... To watch on YouTube, click here
GMO Lecture at Anarchos förlag & evenemang in Sweden. - Lecture is in English.
Anarchos förlag & evenemang
Published time: 7 May, 2014
Historical roots of GMO in the #Eugenics studies (Master Race experiments) - Independent studies which show GMO caused 5 times the cancer rate, cancerous tumors, etc. - Corruption of National Govts, to include the US, in the mandatory growth and sale of GMO. - Wealth and power used to stifle any independent studies, ban labeling, ruin the careers / lives of those who attempt to conduct independent studies. - more. The series consists of 7 videos, presented here as a play list. ... To watch on YouTube, click here
Folkets röst, en intervju med William Engdahl - People's Voice, an interview with William Engdahl
Peoples Voice
Published time: 23 April, 2014
History, motivation, and current risks of #GMO. The introduction is in Swedish, the interview itself (begins at appx 1:24) is in English with Swedish sub-titles - WIlliam Engdahl är en amerikansk journalist och författare som fördjupat sig i frågan om genmanipulerad mat, så kallad GMO.... To watch on YouTube, click here
Seeds of Destruction - Interview
White TV
Published time: 14 April, 2014
William Engdahl exposes the Rockefellers and their Eugenics doctrine behind a very destructive plan against humanity. EFSA and FDA are part of the Monsanto food conspiracy. .. To watch on YouTube, click here
'It's not wise for Europe to play gas roulette with Russia'
RT
Published time: 12 April, 2014
Gas deliveries are now one of Europe's primary concerns along with how Kiev's unpaid debts could affect its supplies. Vladimir Putin however has given his guarantee that gas supplies will continue to flow to Europe. Political analyst William Engdahl says Chancellor Merkel is under pressure to maintain good relations with Russia... To watch on YouTube, click here
William Engdahl: Europe's future lies in the East
White TV
Published time: 11 April, 2014
In this short interview William Engdahl presents the red line in his research, to reveal the ambition of total control over the planet. He presents his books A Century of War, Gods of Money, Full Spectrum Dominance and Seeds of Destruction. The latter just got translated into Swedish and published: Hotet mot Livet... To watch on White TV, click here
William Engdahl Ukraine
RT's Maria Kvantrishvili
Published time: Published on 23 March, 2014
F William Engdahl on the Ukraine
Bewusst TV·
Published time: Published on 8 March, 2014
William Engdahl interviewed by Cara St. Louis on the historical situation of the Ukraine, the coup d´etat, snipers and lies in the massmedia...To watch, click here
Target: Ukraine -- How foreign intervention is tearing the country apart
GlobalResearchTV·
Published time: Published on 4 March, 2014
As geopolitical analysts from across the board explain, the Ukrainian coup has been deliberately provoked by outside agents to promote a combination of US, EU, NATO and IMF interests. Perhaps more worrying than the interference itself are its potential implications. As Russia's every move is now being scrutinized for a possible military response to the ongoing crisis, the specter of a larger military operation now hangs over Eastern Europe...To watch on YouTube, click here
Uproar in Ukraine: 'Push by West to create chaos & weaken ties with Russia'
Thousands of pro-EU demonstrators chanting 'Revolution!' protested on 'Maidan' square in Kiev on Sunday, despite a court-imposed ban on rallies. Over 200 people - both protesters and police - were injured in the ensuing clashes. With Kiev a battleground RT discusses what's at stake there with William Engdahl - geopolitical analyst and author of 'Full Spectrum Dominance'...
The Hidden Agenda of Genetic Manipulation, F. William Engdahl
Openmind conference DK
Published time: Published on 4 January, 2014
Engdahl takes the audience inside the corridors of power, into the backrooms of the science labs, behind closed doors in the corporate boardrooms and reveals a World of profit-driven political intrigue, government corruption and coercion, where genetic manipulation and the patenting of life forms are used to gain worldwide control over food production. The lecture is based on Engdahls book "Seeds of Destruction: The Hidden Agenda of Genetic Manipulation" which is an eye-opener, a must-read for all those committed to the causes of social justice and World peace.
To watch on YouTube, click herePart 1: The Race Out of the Door
The Matterhorn Interview – Published on July 5, 2013
Engdahl discussed, inter alia: the deeper causes for the financial crisis; modern banking as a giant confidence game; America's so called "Asia Pivot" and the Trans-Pacific Partnership; the bubbles in American stock and global bond markets; and too much power in too few hands on Wall Street.
Part 2: There is No Such Thing as a Free Market
The Matterhorn Interview - Published on July 16, 2013
Engdahl shares his interesting views on the managed nature of the precious metal markets; the naked short selling in the paper gold and silver markets; the rising gold stocks in vaults in China; the declining gold stocks in Western vaults; and the long-term perspectives for both physical gold and silver.
Part 3: The world isn't running out of oil; it's running into it
The Matterhorn Interview - Published on Jul 17, 2013
Crucial issues with respect to the crude oil business and its geopolitical dimensions. Inter alia, they discuss: the importance of oil for the whole social life; the beginning of the petrodollar; the research of Russian scientists on the origin of oil; and the fracking hype in the United States.
Mr. Engdahl highlights some developments of the second half of the 20th century as they relate to oil. In particular, he discusses the different theories on how hydro carbons are actually created. From his point of view, the peak oil theory is pretty much discredited. Moreover, he talks about the background for the record high oil prices in 2007-08, and explains his concerns with regards to the unsustainable "fracking bubble".
Bombs & Ballots: Iraq votes amid terror spree
Interview with Russia Today - Published on Apr 20, 2013
Injuries, bombings and mortar fire are being reported in Iraq as the nation holds its first election, after a nearly decade long US occupation. But with a slew of candidates assassinated, more than a hundred barred from ballots, and a wave of violence terrorizing voters it may not be the new beginning, many hoped for. RT's Lucy Kafanov reports from Baghdad.
Bird Flu Hysteria: 'Big pharma ready to cash in before virus researched'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on Apr 6, 2013
As the world keeps a close eye on the bird flu outbreak in China - panic is already spreading across neighboring countries. Six people have died so far out of the 16 infected - figures far from an epidemic. Geopolitical analyst and author William Engdahl says panic is being spread, and profits made, before any research in to the virus has been completed.
Fair Order: 'China & Russia winning combination to counterweight US'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on Mar 23, 2013
China's tightening its energy security - with the help of Russia. Moscow's agreed to double oil supplies to its Eastern neighbour, in return for a 2-billion dollar loan from Beijing - along with other deals. The two powers also want geo-political change - with the new Chinese President saying ties with Russia will help bring about a 'fair' world order. William Engdahl - a geopolitical analyst and the author of 'Myths, Lies and Oil Wars' - says the visit is also meant to send a signal to the U.S. that Beijing won't be a puppet.
'US govt deluded that it can control Muslim Brotherhood'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on Mar 3, 2013
Egypt has given the visiting U.S. Secretary of State a fiery reception - with a show of public anger against American support for the Muslim Brotherhood. F. William Engdahl, geopolitical analyst and author of "Myths, Lies and Oil Wars" told RT that Washington is starting to realize it may be supporting the wrong side in Egypt.
Sharia Shushed: 'Majority of Egypt against Muslim Brotherhood'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on Feb 16, 2013
Egypt's hardline Islamists, including members of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood party, have gathered in Cairo for a rally calling for peace. That's after three weeks of protests against the government, which started on the 2nd anniversary of the revolution that toppled Mubarak. The rioting has seen tear gas and water cannons used against protesters who've been armed with firebombs.More than 70 people have died in the clashes so far. For more, RT talks to William Engdahl, author of 'Myths, Lies and Oil Wars'.
'War for untapped resources cause of Mali chaos'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on Jan 18, 2013
Islamic terrorists are still holding an international group of hostages at a gas plant in Algeria, with the local military continuing their attempts to free the captives. A number of civilians were killed during a blitz rescue attempt by Algerian forces - which drew anger from the international community. Author and publicist F. William Engdahl says Mali's turning into a geopolitical battleground - in a war for the region's resources.
2012
Defense, reactors & high-tech deals: Russia loves India
Interview with Russia Today - Published on on 24 December 2012
Almost three billion dollars of defense mega-deals have been signed between Russia and India. President Putin is on a visit to New Delhi cementing ties with fast-growing economies as they continue to try and boost their global influence. RT's Maria Finoshina reports on how their improved world standing is worrying some in the West. Also, Geopolitical analyst William Engdahl, says the world's fast-growing economies have many more reasons for partnership than rivalry.
'US secretly pushing for Islamic fascist regime in Egypt'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on on 9 December 2012
Egypt's opposition is calling for more protests, after President Morsi insisted on ploughing ahead with a referendum on the new constitution, which is viewed by many as discriminatory. Even his decision to scrap the decree which had granted him almost absolute power, was dismissed as a play on words. The U.S. has made no comment on Egypt's draft constitution, even though it's criticised for undermining basic freedoms. Geopolitical analyst F. William Engdahl says Washington is secretly supporting Muslim Brotherhood to turn Egypt into an Islamic dictatorship.
'CIA favors Brotherhood as Egypt dictatorship benefits US'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on on 30 November 2012
Geopolitical analyst and author, William Engdahl, says its only now, that the Muslim Brotherhood is revealing its true intentions.
Engdahl: Tensions between US & China very real
Interview with Russia Today - Published on on 8 November 2012
A major transfer of power has begun in China. The country's set to appoint its new top leaders next week as part of the Communist Party Congress which is now underway. President Hu Jintao has called on the nation to fight corruption, improve its military and keep the economy growing. And economic researcher William Engdahl, the author of "Myths, Lies and Oil wars", says the new Chinese leadership will have some serious challenges ahead.
Engdahl: Arab Spring a western ploy to control Eurasia
Interview with Russia Today - Published on on 1 November 2012
The ultimate goal of the US is to take the resources of Africa and Middle East under military control to block economic growth in China and Russia, thus taking the whole of Eurasia under control, author and historian William F. Engdahl reveals.
'Germany enforces same austerity that paved way to Third Reich'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 26 October 2012
One in four people are now officially out of work in Spain as unemployment in the debt-ridden country reaches another record. The grim news comes as Madrid's transport workers go on strike, adding to a sixth day of protests in the capital against austerity cuts. That's as another epicentre of the EU crisis - Greece - looks likely to miss its promised deficit deadline. The forecast from the International Monetary Fund's debt inspectors comes a year after EU leaders applauded what they considered a key deal to save Athens. Author and publicist William Engdahl, says all the measures the EU leaders are imposing are failing to address the core problems on the continent.
'Gaddafi death an omen of tribal war & mob rule in Libya'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 21 October 2012
Libya's turning a new page in its history following the killing of ousted dictator Colonel Moammar Gaddafi. His burial has been delayed after the UN called for an investigation into how he died. Gaddafi was reportedly shot in a crossfire during an assault on his hometown of Sirte. But the footage of his lifeless and broken body was so graphic, some are wondering why it was broadcast for the public to see.
'West "adventure" in Syria may backfire in face of the world by WW3'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 6 September 2012
France has started providing direct aid and money to rebel-controlled areas of Syria and is even considering supplying anti-aircraft weapons to the opposition, a diplomatic source has said. Geopolitical researcher F. William Engdahl says the rebel forces Paris is backing are fighting to impose their own order on the Syrian people.
Engdahl: World Being Readied for Aggression Against Syria
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 25 July 2012
World opinion is being orchestrated towards a military operation against the Syrian regime, researcher and author F. William Engdahl told RT. Still, any decisive action against Assad will be postponed until after the US presidential election. The international forces supporting regime change in Syria are continuing to mount pressure on the Assad regime, whipping up the fact that the country possesses chemical weapons. Despite the Syrian government's firm assurance these weapons will never be used in the internal conflict, countries supporting Syrian opposition are openly discussing plans to take Syria's chemical weapons stockpiles under their control.
Massive Debt Collapse with Author F. William Engdahl
Interview on Infowars Nightly News - Published on 12 June 2012
The dollar financial system of Wall Street was born not at a conference in Bretton Woods New Hampshire in 1944. It was born in the first days of August, 1945 with the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. After that point the world was in no doubt who was the power to reckon with. This book is no ordinary book about money and finance. Rather it traces the history of money as an instrument of power; it traces the evolution of that power in the hands of a tiny elite that regards themselves as, quite literally, gods-The Gods of Money. How these gods abused their power and how they systematically set out to control the entire world is the subject..
Infowars Nightly News: Monday (6-11-12) - F. William Engdahl and Jon Rappoport
Interview on Infowars Nightly News - Published on 11 June 2012
Alex Jones covers the news and welcomes Jon Rappoport to the show ... Patrick Henningsen interviews F. William Engdahl about Financial Terrorism.
'US wants chaos within Islamic world'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 2 June 2012
President Vladimir Putin has urged patience and time for Kofi Annan's peace plan to take hold in Syria. He made the statement while on a visit to Berlin and Paris. An independent UN panel is to investigate last week's Houla massacre in Syria, in which more than a hundred people - including many children - were slaughtered. Damascus blames armed opposition fighters for orchestrating the attack and says they're seeking to trigger foreign military action - but several western governments have expelled Syrian diplomats after the atrocity. Russia says the horror in Houla highlights the dangers of backing rebels and extremist elements by the West. The US continues to support the Syrian opposition and is proposing regime change. Political risk consultant F. William Engdahl says Washington's proclaimed desire for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, is laden with contradiction.
'US backed off Libya-style regime change in Syria'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 24 May 2012
The Syrian regime has come under fire from a new UN report claiming both the government and opposition are committing gross human rights violations. It claims Damascus is responsible for the largest share of the violence, while rebels are accused of kidnapping civilians and torturing captured soldiers. Meanwhile, Amnesty International has slammed the UN Security Council as 'increasingly unfit for purpose' and too slow to act on Syria. The world body dispatched an observer mission to the country, where it's estimated around ten thousand people have been killed since March last year. Author William Engdahl says however that Syria must be left alone to determine its own future.
'Pentagon policy is to encircle Russia with ballistic missile offense'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 8 May 2012
Newly-inaugurated President Putin is already dishing out directions regarding changes to the country's policies. For more on Vladimir Putin's return, RT joined now by F. William Engdahl - author of "A Century of War: Anglo-American Oil Politics and the New World Order"
Engdahl: CIA plays ugly role, trains Syrian rebels
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 14 April 2012
Researcher and author of Full Spectrum Dominance, F. William Engdahl talks to RT from across the Syrian border about his take on the latest developments in Syria and Turkey.
Arab Off-season: Post-revolution, pre-radical?
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 24 March 2012
It's been more than a year since the wave of unrest first began in the Arab world. As regimes failed hopes for greater freedoms grew only to fade as the unrest and bloodshed continued. RT's Oksana Boyko looks at whether fight for democracy has failed.
Engdahl: Arab spring a Pentagon strategy
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 16 March 2012
The UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan has urged the UN Security Council to break the political deadlock on Syria. He said 'unity over the crisis will help his peace mission' - comments he made during his briefing to the body about his findings following his recent visit to Damascus. William F. Engdahl, researcher and author of "Full Spectrum Dominance: Totalitarian Democracy in the New World Order"
Engdahl: Greek bailout terms remind of Hitler
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 27 February 2012
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is urging her lawmakers to support the new rescue package for Greece. This despite worries that Athens will need even more cash in the future, and suggestions from Germany's Interior Minister that it's time Greece left the Eurozone altogether. The 130-billion euro bailout was agreed in principle last week after months of tense discussions among the Eurozone leaders. Germany, as Europe's richest economy, has to contribute the majority towards it. But there is a sense of unease in Berlin that it will have to keep coughing up cash to prevent a Greek debt default. It's the second bailout in a little over 18 months would ensure Athens can pay its debtors for the time being. To discuss the possible outcome of this package,RT's joined by political analyst William Engdahl.
How private Bank's Monopoly on Finance has degraded and implemented Empire and War in our time.
Interview (in English with Slovenian sub-titles) with Al-Jazeera - Published on 11 February 2012
The Gods Of Money. Their inception and how they have since WWII, built an Empire, outsourced and via monopoly devestated the US, and their implementation of war to preserve their failing policies
'No question of US backing for Russian opposition'
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 6 February 2012
Saturday was a day for demonstrations in Russia. Over two hundred thousand people gathered across the country to voice their political views ahead of next month's presidential election. Two of the largest rallies took place in the capital with supporters and opponents of the current leadership braving the bitter cold to have their say. It was the third, and biggest, opposition gathering after the Parliamentary vote two months ago which protesters claimed was rigged. Now their main demand is for a fair presidential vote in March. Author and researcher F. William Engdahl says the West is funding the Russian opposition to minimise the country's influence on the world stage during a critical time.
William Engdahl: US economy goes down the tube by days
Interview with Russia Today - Published on 16 January 2012
European markets have remained stable on Monday, despite the wave of credit downgrades across the eurozone by the ratings giant Standard and Poor's. It slashed the credit scores of 9 EU countries on Friday, including France, which lost its triple A status, and Austria. But other ratings agencies, Fitch and Moody's, say they will maintain France's top rating for now. There was no panic among EU leaders, at least publicly. French President Nicolas Sarkozy said the downgrade will not defy his policies. For more on this, RT talks to author and financial analyst F. William Engdahl.