Season 7 Episode 15: Nathan Robinson on His Book w/Noam Chomsky (+ Jordan Peterson's Jubilee)
Give Them An Argument
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Revisiting American Interventions: Vietnam to Afghanistan
This chapter critically examines the complexities of U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War and its legacy, challenging the narrative of protecting freedoms. It highlights the contradictions in U.S. policies, the impact on Vietnamese society, and parallels with contemporary conflicts in Afghanistan. The discussion reveals the failures of American military strategies and the implications of supporting unpopular regimes while questioning the legitimacy of interventionist claims.
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