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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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  • The US launched airstrikes in response to the killing of American soldiers in Iraq and Syria.
  • The podcast explores the historical context of US involvement in the Middle East since the 1970s.

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US airstrikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets in Syria and Iraq

The US launched airstrikes against 85 Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets in Syria and Iraq in response to the killing of three American soldiers.

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