Honestly with Bari Weiss

A World Spinning Out of Control

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Oct 31, 2023
Walter Russell Mead, a columnist for The Wall Street Journal and a professor at Bard College, illuminates the complex web of global tensions stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict. He discusses the shift from post-war stability to a pre-war mentality, emphasizing the urgency of understanding historical contexts. Mead also critiques U.S. foreign policy towards Iran and explores the implications of rising anti-Semitism, arguing that current societal trends threaten broader ideals of inclusivity and progress. His insights connect regional conflicts to global ramifications.
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Pre-War Era

  • The world shifted from a post-Cold War era focused on past conflict consequences to a pre-war era.
  • This pre-war era, starting around 2014, is characterized by problems that could escalate into major conflicts.
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Breaking Hamas

  • Israel must break Hamas to restore its deterrent and ensure self-defense.
  • Breaking Hamas means dismantling its capacity to operate or govern effectively.
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Hamas's Strategy

  • Hamas exploits civilian casualties to manipulate public opinion against Israel.
  • While war inevitably causes civilian casualties, these differ from deliberate murders.
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