These Times Biden Resumes America’s Forever War in Iraq
Feb 6, 2024
Podcast discusses recent US/UK led bombings in Iraq and Syria, the fragility of the US position in the Middle East, historical context of US involvement in the region, the decision to invade Iraq in 2003, challenges of imposing order in the Middle East, geopolitical significance of Bahrain, and the blurred line between reasserting deterrence and escalation in the region.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
US Military Base and the Fragility of the US Position in the Middle East
01:47 • 3min
US Involvement in the Middle East: Historical Context and Challenges
04:48 • 18min
Analyzing the Decision to Invade Iraq and Its Consequences
22:53 • 4min
Challenges of Imposing Order in the Middle East
27:11 • 25min
Geopolitical Significance of Bahrain and US Military Actions in Yemen
51:47 • 5min
The Blurred Line, Political Implications, and Challenges of Imposing Order in the Middle East
56:39 • 4min