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The Socialist Program with Brian Becker
Why U.S. is Pushing “Long War” Strategy in Ukraine War
Feb 22, 2024
Vijay Prashad, Executive Director of the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research and co-author with Noam Chomsky, dives into the U.S.'s long-term war strategy in Ukraine. He examines the historical context of U.S. involvement and critiques the double standards in handling conflicts like those in Ukraine and Gaza. Their discussion highlights how capitalist interests drive military decisions and the urgent need for rethinking U.S. foreign policy, focusing on diplomacy over prolonged conflict.
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- The U.S. involvement in Ukraine stems from a 2014 coup that shifted the political landscape toward NATO, heightening tensions with Russia.
- The podcast highlights a biased media narrative that downplays violence in Gaza compared to the situation in Ukraine, revealing selective outrage by Western powers.
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The Origins of the Ukraine Conflict
The conflict in Ukraine traces its roots back to a coup in 2014 supported by the United States, where armed groups, identified as neo-Nazi militias, overthrew a democratically elected government. This government, while corrupt, had promised neutrality and was not aligned with NATO, which was a point of contention for Western powers. The coup resulted in a shift in Ukraine's political landscape, leading to heightened tensions with Russia, which perceived the U.S. involvement as a direct threat to its sphere of influence. This historical backdrop is crucial to understanding the subsequent military actions and geopolitics surrounding Ukraine and its relationship with Western nations.
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