School of War Ep 189: Andrew Roberts on October 7th and Antisemitism
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Apr 11, 2025 
Andrew Roberts, a distinguished fellow at the Hoover Institution and expert on Winston Churchill, dives into the impact of the October 7th events and the persistent threat of antisemitism. He emphasizes the dangers of historical revisionism, particularly regarding World War II, cautioning against oversimplified views. The conversation also tackles the balance of free speech in today’s discourse and examines the moral dilemmas behind ongoing Middle East conflicts, urging a nuanced understanding of these complex issues.
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Roots of October 7th Denialism
- Denial of the October 7th attacks is a form of victim-blaming rooted in Holocaust denialism.
- This denial seeks to rewrite history and diminish the horrific atrocities committed that day.
Anti-Semitism and Anti-Westernism Link
- Anti-Semitism ties strongly to anti-Westernism in both left and right ideologies.
- Israel represents key facets of the post-1945 world that these groups oppose, fueling their hatred.
Far-Right WWII Revisionist Agenda
- Far-right narratives relitigate World War II by recasting villains and minimizing the Holocaust.
- This revisionism serves an anti-modern liberalism agenda, undermining foundational Western history.