Judging Freedom Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: Is NATO Destroying the EU?
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Dec 3, 2024 Professor Jeffrey Sachs, renowned for his insights on economic development and international affairs, dives into NATO's complex influence on Europe. He critiques U.S. military interventions, shedding light on how these actions affect regional stability. Sachs dissects the historical context of conflicts in Syria and Libya, revealing the often-ignored consequences of U.S. foreign policy. He also calls for a reassessment of NATO's role in global geopolitics, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and public awareness of military strategies.
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Seven Countries Targeted for Overthrow
- After 9/11, a list of seven countries to be overthrown in five years was created.
- This list, according to Wesley Clark, included Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, and Somalia.
The Iraq Liberation Act
- The Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 made it official U.S. policy to overthrow the Iraqi government.
- This act predates 9-11 and reveals a longer-term U.S. strategy in the region.
Timber Sycamore
- In 2011, Obama and Clinton publicly called for Assad's removal and secretly authorized CIA intervention in Syria.
- This covert operation, known as Timber Sycamore, aimed to overthrow the Syrian government.