Gladio, NATO, and Imperial British Gangsterism (DCC73)

Mar 19, 2025

Joining the discussion is Kit Klarenberg, an anti-imperialist journalist and forensic historian known for his insights into intelligence services. He delves into Operation Gladio and Britain's covert role in Cold War paramilitary units, exposing the far-reaching implications for today's geopolitics. The conversation also examines historical and contemporary U.S.-British military dynamics, the impact of the Ukraine war on military strategies, and the decline of Western imperialism. Prepare for a riveting exploration of manipulation and power plays in global politics!

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Britain's Central Role in Gladio

Operation Gladio was a pan-European covert program led and inspired primarily by British intelligence, not just the CIA.
Britain used Gladio to cause chaotic unrest, compelling people to trade civil liberties for security under NATO auspices.

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UK Manipulates US Military Power

Britain manipulates the US to act as its muscle, using American power to fulfill British neo-imperial ambitions.
The UK depends heavily on US military support in conflicts like the Falklands and Kosovo to project influence.

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Britain's Cold War Proxy Strategy

British counterinsurgency tactics post-WWII inspired American intervention in global conflicts during the Cold War.
Britain recognized its declines and pushed the US to take over imperial policing roles worldwide.

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