

Scott Horton vs General Wesley Clark On Syria & Ukraine
41 snips Dec 10, 2024
Scott Horton, an expert on U.S. foreign policy and author of 'Provoked,' joins retired General Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, for a deep dive into the intertwined conflicts of Syria and Ukraine. They analyze the dire consequences of regime changes in the Middle East and critique U.S. military strategies post-9/11. The discussion highlights the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the necessity for a nuanced understanding of geopolitics, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to ensure European stability against Russian expansion.
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U.S. Support for Al-Nusra in Syria
- Scott Horton argues that the U.S. support for al-Nusra in Syria is driven by neoconservative interests.
- He claims this policy, influenced by a foreign power, amounts to treason.
Post-9/11 War Plans
- General Clark recounts a conversation at the Pentagon shortly after 9/11.
- A general revealed a plan to invade seven countries in five years, starting with Iraq.
Potential Peace Deal in Ukraine
- Both Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky have signaled their willingness to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine.
- This suggests potential ceding of Ukrainian territory to Russia.