

Smoking gun: US-backed coup toppled Pakistan PM Imran Khan over Ukraine neutrality, non-alignment
21 snips Sep 26, 2023
Ben Norton, a political analyst known for his insights on US-backed coups, delves into the ousting of Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan. He explains how Khan's non-alignment and neutrality regarding Ukraine angered the US, leading to significant foreign intervention. The discussion highlights historical parallels with coups in Brazil and Iran, analyzing the IMF's role in exacerbating Pakistan's economic crisis post-coup. Norton also critiques the authoritarian measures taken by the new regime, raising critical questions about national sovereignty and foreign meddling in politics.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Coup and U.S. Influence: Examining the Ouster of a Prime Minister
02:40 • 3min
Neocolonial Dynamics and IMF Intervention in Pakistan
05:17 • 3min
The Case for Pakistan's Non-Alignment in Global Politics
08:07 • 2min
The U.S.-Backed Coup in Pakistan
10:10 • 38min
Economic Turmoil and U.S. Influence in Pakistan's Political Landscape
48:20 • 3min