Category: War
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“Not one inch to the East”
“Did NATO promise Russia never to expand to the east? | DW News centers the discussion around Russian President Vladimir Putin’s allegation that Western leaders broke promises not to expand NATO towards Russia’s borders. During the Cold War, Europe was divided into two spheres of influence, with NATO in the west and the Warsaw Pact…
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BOOM
Ridddle discusses “How the US Nuked Space and Changed the World” examines the U.S. military’s ambitious nuclear experiments during the Cold War, including the 1962 Starfish Prime test which caused widespread disruptions on Earth and spurred fears of potential nuclear actions concerning the moon. After showcasing the capabilities and perils of nuclear detonations in space, the narrative…
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Israel-Hamas
Credit goes to Piers Morgan for presenting Norman Finkelstein and Alan Dershowitz who argue the historical context surrounding the Arab-Israeli conflict, creation of Israel, and displacement of the Palestinians and Jewish people. Finkelstein highlights the expulsion of Palestinians and questions the legitimacy of historical entitlement to land as a justification for the ongoing conflict, while…
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The Cost of an Empire
“Why does the US spend so much on its military?”, Johnny Harris discusses the US military budget surpassing that of other major military powers combined and delves into the details of military spending. Approximately half of the budget goes towards operations and maintenance, with the next largest category being people. The Pentagon also spends heavily…
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Israel vs. Iran
In the YouTube video titled “Professor John Mearsheimer: ‘Israel is trying to drag the US and Iran into a shooting war’”, Mearsheimer discusses the ongoing tensions between Israel and its adversaries, including Iran and Hezbollah. He emphasizes that Israel’s military dominance against these groups has diminished, making a decisive victory unlikely. Mearsheimer also argues that Israel’s recent…
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France vs Russia (in Africa)
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Military Tech
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Trump on Offense
Trump defends his proposal for a 10% tariff on imports from countries like China, India, and others. He argues that it would bring international trade back to the United States and save industries, such as steel, that have been negatively impacted by foreign competition. Trump believes that the tariffs would also give the US political…
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Forever Wars?
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Red Sea War
The Red Sea is a vital shipping lane, with a significant amount of oil and goods passing through it. The Houthi rebels have been launching attacks using anti-ship missiles and drones, causing concern for global trade. The US Navy has deployed its destroyers to intercept these attacks. The former admiral thinks effective intelligence gathering will…