Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels The TRUTH Behind America's Role in the Ukraine War
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Dec 3, 2024 
Scott Horton, a historian and author of "Provoked," joins to dissect America's role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He argues that U.S. foreign policy decisions, particularly NATO's expansion and military intervention, stirred tensions rather than easing them. Highlighting the influence of the military-industrial complex, Horton examines missed opportunities for peace. The conversation critiques mainstream media narratives and emphasizes critical lessons for avoiding future conflicts, all while providing a fresh perspective on the complexities of modern geopolitics.
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US Post-WWII Empire
- The U.S. inherited global power after WWII, becoming an empire by default.
- This power was primarily used to contain communism, inheriting the role from weakened European powers.
Maintaining Empire
- After the Cold War, some U.S. figures advocated for reducing the military empire and focusing inward.
- However, the military-industrial complex prioritized maintaining its power and influence.
Crimea's Transfer
- Crimea's history demonstrates how seemingly small political decisions can have long-lasting consequences.
- Khrushchev's transfer of Crimea to Ukraine created lasting tensions, exploited later by Russia.
