Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 4/10/25 Bill Buppert on the Prospects for War in Iran and Northern Mexico
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Apr 13, 2025 Bill Buppert, a military affairs expert and host of Chasing Ghosts, shares his insights on the alarming prospects of U.S. military involvement in Mexico against drug cartels and the potential for escalating conflict with Iran. He critiques the misguided logic behind these interventions, highlighting the humanitarian crises they could exacerbate. Buppert also discusses the intricacies of modern warfare, emphasizing the outdated approaches of previous military strategies and the complex dynamics that define U.S.-Iran relations today.
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Bacevich's Mexico Analogy
- Andrew Bacevich used an anecdote about a think tank symposium to illustrate a point about flawed military strategies.
- He highlighted how proposing the Afghanistan model for Mexico exposed the absurdity of the approach.
Unintended Consequences
- Bill Buppert and Scott Horton discuss the unintended consequences of government intervention.
- They argue that government intervention often worsens situations, citing the militarization of the drug war.
DEA's Influence on Cartels
- Scott Horton recounts an article about the DEA's impact on drug cartels.
- He describes how DEA actions led to the cartels' reliance on land routes and the subsequent rise of violence.
