
Pentagon in Turmoil Over Iran Policy as Israel Pushes for War; Lee Fang on New NIH Censorship Policy Threatening Medical Researchers
System Update with Glenn Greenwald
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Nuclear Ambitions and Military Intervention
This chapter examines the historical context and rhetoric surrounding Saddam Hussein's alleged nuclear ambitions, debating the necessity of regime change over targeted strikes. It analyzes U.S. military interventions in the Middle East, the impact on regional politics, and the contemporary tensions involving Iran and its nuclear capabilities. The discussion critiques the divided opinions on U.S. foreign policy, addressing the pressures on leadership to align with traditional militarist views amid growing skepticism about endless military engagements.
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