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Shadi Hamid Assesses Israel's Tactics

Dec 11, 2024

Shadi Hamid, a Washington Post columnist and co-host of the 'Wisdom of Crowds' podcast, dives into Israel's military tactics and their complex ethical dimensions. He questions America's approach to warfare compared to Israel's strategies and discusses the significant military operation against Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons. Hamid also sheds light on Nauru's political maneuvers, opting for alliances with Australia over China, offering an intriguing perspective on international relations in the Pacific.

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Shadi Hamid

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Shadi Hamid discusses the ethical implications of Israel's military tactics, particularly focusing on the balance between military objectives and civilian safety.

The conversation also highlights the international perception of military intervention, examining how actions like the destruction of chemical weapons raise complex moral questions.

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Intro

4min

Military Tactics and International Politics in Syria

2min

Debating Israel's Tactics and Engaging in Sponsored Promotions

5min

Israel's Military Tactics: A Deep Dive

15min

Understanding Israel: Military Power vs. Western Perceptions

8min

Economic Strategies of Pacific Island Nations

3min

Shadi Hamid, Washington Post columnist and co-host of the Wisdom Of Crowds podcast, discusses Israel's regard for innocent lives and if the United States would conduct a war in the way the Israelis do. Plus, the island nation of Nauru gets paid off by the Australians not the play footsy with China. And the Syrian navy is sunk, their chemical weapons cache has been destroyed, and no, Israel is not waiting for a thank-you note.

Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara

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