Judging Freedom INTEL Roundtable w/ Johnson & McGovern: Weekly Wrap
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Dec 14, 2024 
Larry Johnson, an expert on the Intelligence Community, and Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst with critical views on U.S. foreign policy, engage in a riveting discussion on global tensions. They delve into the complexities of the Syrian conflict, scrutinizing U.S. involvement and the ethical dilemmas faced by intelligence agencies, especially regarding their controversial partnerships. The conversation also stretches to Turkey's role in Syria and escalating Israeli-Syrian tensions, highlighting the urgent need to reassess U.S. strategies amid changing geopolitical alliances.
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Assad's Rejection of Aid
- Russia and Iran tried to warn Assad about the impending coup, but he rejected their help.
- Assad prioritized his recent inclusion in the Arab League, which pressured him to distance himself from Russia and Iran.
US and UK Motives in Syria
- The U.S. and Britain's involvement in the Syrian coup aims to destabilize the region and weaken Russia, not promote democracy.
- Their actions are driven by expediency, not morality, as demonstrated by their support of terrorist groups.
Coordinated Attack in Syria
- American intelligence likely knew about the Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire deception.
- The events leading up to the coup suggest a coordinated attack, with Turkey unexpectedly leading the charge.