

Why U.S. is Pushing “Long War” Strategy in Ukraine War
26 snips 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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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Sovereignty and Double Standards
02:52 • 14min
Historical Context of U.S. Involvement in Ukraine and Geopolitical Alliances
16:46 • 2min
Reevaluating Historical Narratives in Contemporary Conflicts
19:13 • 2min
Organized Forces in Political Uprisings
21:40 • 10min
Manipulation and Geopolitical Interests in Ukraine
31:36 • 21min
Capitalism and Conflict: The U.S. Role in Ukraine
52:50 • 18min
The Desire for Peace Amidst Prolonged Conflict
01:11:09 • 2min