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Harvard Prof. Stephen Walt Dissects US Foreign Policy: Israel/Gaza, Ukraine, Iran, China, BRICS, & More | SYSTEM UPDATE #162
Oct 14, 2023
Harvard Prof. Stephen Walt dissects US foreign policy including Israel/Gaza conflict, Ukraine war, Iran, China, BRICS alliance, and more. He discusses the motives behind the recent Hamas attack, the unsustainability of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, impact of conflict with Hamas on Israeli politics, implications of bombing Iranian infrastructure, Harvard's controversy, and dangers of universities becoming political players.
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Quick takeaways
- Hamas' attack serves as a reminder of the Palestinian cause but may be counterproductive in gaining sympathy.
- Israeli government's actions in Gaza may violate international law and have consequences for Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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The complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and US involvement in the Middle East
This episode discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, focusing on the recent outbreak of violence and the Israeli response, as well as the role of the Biden administration in supporting Israel militarily. It explores the criticisms against Harvard University for not condemning Hamas strongly enough and the efforts to blacklist pro-Palestinian Harvard students. The podcast also touches on the potential consequences of a US attack on Iran and the war in Ukraine, as well as the expansion of the China-led BRICS alliance and the shifting world order. The episode reflects on the influence of the so-called Israel lobby and the decline of anti-interventionist sentiments within the Republican Party.
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