Guerrilla History NATO's Campaign Against Yugoslavia, & Relevance to Today w/ Kit Klarenberg & Nemanja Lukić
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May 23, 2025 Kit Klarenberg, an investigative journalist and UK Lead at The Grayzone, joins Nemanja Lukić, a Yugoslav anti-imperialist activist, to discuss NATO's bombing of Yugoslavia and its ongoing relevance today. They explore the historical and personal impacts of the campaign, the media's role in shaping narratives, and its implications for modern conflicts like those in Gaza. The conversation also touches on the environmental crises stemming from these interventions, highlighting the long-term effects of war on society and ecology.
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Kosovo Conflict Roots
- Kosovo's mixed population and historical significance fueled nationalist tensions and violence in the late 20th century.
- The Kosovo Liberation Army, backed by Western intelligence, engaged in terror tactics provoking conflict escalation.
NATO Bombing Failed Militarily
- Air strikes mainly destroyed civilian infrastructure and industrial sites, not military targets.
- NATO bombing failed militarily but caused lasting civilian harm and economic devastation.
Living Under Bombing in Yugoslavia
- Nemanja Lukić described the day-to-day terror and hardship caused by sanctions and bombing in Yugoslavia.
- Gas masks, constant alarms, and shortages shaped daily life during the NATO bombing campaign.