The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway No Mercy / No Malice: License to Intervene
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Jan 24, 2026 Davos-era geopolitics and tech as a new antagonist set the scene. A look at the Gulf War’s clear objectives versus the long-term fallout of the 2003 Iraq invasion. Tactical successes like the Venezuela raid and Greenland’s strategic folly get examined. Economic backlash, risks to capital ties, and a discussion of intervention options and weak post-intervention planning are highlighted.
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Dazzling Openers, Weak Second Acts
- American interventions often start with extraordinary operational success and spectacle.
- They routinely fail in the follow-through, producing confusion and poor long-term outcomes.
The First Gulf War As a Clean Win
- The 1991 Gulf War was swift, low U.S. casualties, and broad coalition support.
- George Hahn likens it to a classic Bond-style opening with clear stakes and a tidy ending.
Iraq’s Spectacular Start, Disastrous Sequel
- The 2003 Iraq invasion delivered dramatic military success and a memorable 'shock and awe' opening.
- The subsequent eight years devolved into chaos, false premises, and enormous human and financial costs.