Judging Freedom COL Douglas Macgregor: SYRIA - a looming crisis awaits.
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Dec 11, 2024 COL Douglas Macgregor, a military analyst and commentator, dives into the pressing crisis in Syria. He discusses the urgent need for international intervention to curb escalating violence. The conversation explores the impact of U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, particularly in relation to President Assad. Macgregor highlights the complex relationships between major players like Russia, Iran, and Turkey, emphasizing how these dynamics contribute to regional instability and potential humanitarian crises.
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South Korean Sovereignty Concerns
- South Korea's Liberal Nationalist Party seeks control over their own troops and questions their subservience to the U.S. military.
- They see this dependence as hindering their sovereignty and portraying them as an American military colony.
South Korean Political Turmoil
- The South Korean president declared martial law, leading to arrests and an attempted suicide.
- American intelligence was rumored to be involved, aiming to exploit the situation.
US Role in Syrian Conflict
- The U.S. played a major role in attempts to remove Assad from power in Syria, aligning with Israeli interests.
- This involvement includes supporting puppet governments in neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan through financial aid.