The Rachman Review Will Trump pull America back from the world?
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Dec 12, 2024 In this conversation, Dan Cornwell, a military veteran and key voice for the 'restrainers,' discusses the push for a less interventionist U.S. foreign policy. He critiques the Iraq war as a 'monstrous crime' and examines its long-lasting impacts on global stability. The dialogue touches on Trump's evolving approach, the financial strains affecting military engagements, and a potential shift in U.S. strategies in the Middle East. Caldwell also highlights the internal debates within the Republican Party about America's role in international affairs.
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Iraq War Veteran's Experience
- Dan Caldwell, a Marine veteran, served in Iraq during 2008-2009.
- Five years later, areas where he served fell under ISIS control, challenging the perceived success of the surge.
Origins of ISIS and Syrian Civil War
- The formation of ISIS can be linked to American military prisons in Iraq.
- The Iraq war and subsequent instability contributed to the Syrian civil war's brutality.
Trump's Condemnation of the Iraq War
- Caldwell appreciated Trump's condemnation of the Iraq war during the 2016 presidential debates.
- Trump's righteous anger towards American foreign policy failures resonated with Caldwell.