Piers Morgan Uncensored

Scott Horton vs General Wesley Clark On Syria & Ukraine

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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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INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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