The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1973 - Will The West Ever Win Another War?
May 28, 2024
The discussion dives into America's military identity and the challenges it faces in modern conflicts. It critiques the Biden administration's foreign policies and the disconnect between public perspectives and military interventions. Media coverage of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza is examined for its effects on public perception. Additionally, the conversation analyzes the current state of the Republican and Libertarian parties, highlighting divisions and strategic missteps ahead of the 2024 election.
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The West's Struggle to Win Wars
- The West, particularly America, hasn't definitively won a major war since the Korean War, raising concerns about future conflicts.
- This lack of victory stems from unclear war goals, insufficient military capabilities, and a lack of political will to achieve victory.
Three Conditions for Winning Wars
- Winning wars requires a clear, achievable goal, the military capacity to reach it, and the political will to do what's necessary.
- The West's main issue isn't a lack of goals or military strength, but a lack of political and public will for victory.
Maintaining Public Support for War
- Public war support wanes without a clear understanding of the war's purpose and war itself. Vague justifications like "democracy" or "our way of life" fail to resonate.
- Real American interests, like supply chains or freedom of the seas, must be clearly explained to maintain public support.