Undercurrents Christian Parenti: Houthi strikes are exactly what Trump campaigned against
Mar 28, 2025
Christian Parenti, an insightful author and political analyst, joins the conversation to dissect the contradictions in Trump's foreign policy. He argues that recent U.S. strikes on Houthi targets contradict the anti-war rhetoric from Trump's campaign. Parenti warns of escalating tensions with Iran and reflects on the broad impact of U.S. military strategies in Yemen on global trade and industrial policies. He also critiques media narratives favoring messaging over substantive analysis of military decisions.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Examining U.S. Military Decisions and Their Consequences
04:48 • 4min
Contradictions in Foreign Policy: A Shift from Anti-War Rhetoric
08:50 • 5min
Geopolitical Tensions and Their Impact on U.S. Industrial Strategy
13:51 • 2min
Critiques of American Foreign Policy
16:01 • 7min
Reassessing American Foreign Policy
22:54 • 9min