Judging Freedom INTEL Roundtable w/ Johnson & McGovern: Weekly Wrap
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Dec 6, 2024 
Ray McGovern, a seasoned geopolitical analyst, and Larry Johnson, a foreign policy expert, dive deep into U.S. military presence in Syria, questioning its legal justifications and its alignment with Israeli interests. They discuss the fallout of U.S. actions that may inadvertently bolster the very groups America seeks to counter. Shifting to South Korea, they analyze martial law implications and military spending motivations. They also tackle the complexities of U.S. strategies in Ukraine and urge a rethink of U.S.-Russia relations for improved diplomacy.
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U.S. Troops in Syria
- Approximately 1,000 U.S. troops remain in Syria despite the Syrian government not requesting their presence.
- Their vulnerability outweighs the benefits of protecting stolen oil resources.
U.S. Policy in Syria
- The U.S. presence in Syria aims to destabilize the Assad government, seen as an Iranian ally.
- This indirectly supports terrorist groups, contradicting the U.S.'s supposed counterterrorism goals.
Israel's Influence
- The U.S. acts as a tool for Israeli interests in Syria, aiming to maintain regional chaos.
- Israel prefers an unending conflict between Sunni and Shia factions to neutralize potential threats.