On Point | Podcast The Jackpod: Casualties of war
Jan 10, 2025
Jack Beatty, an insightful On-Point news analyst, dives deep into the causes of the U.S. war with ISIS and its effects on democracy. He discusses the long-term repercussions of military interventions, especially the unintended rise of groups like the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. Beatty also highlights how public sentiment around casualties influenced the political landscape. The conversation later shifts to exploring solutions for minimizing domestic fallout from foreign engagements, encouraging a dialogue on America’s role in global conflicts.
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Casualties of War
- General Russel Honore stated that the US is at war with ISIS.
- He considered the Americans killed in New Orleans on New Year's Day as casualties of this war.
US and ISIS Conflict History
- The US has conducted 200 attacks on ISIS since 2014, primarily in eastern Syria.
- ISIS, unlike Al-Qaeda, hasn't directly attacked the US but has inspired attacks like the 2017 Times Square truck attack.
Origin of ISIS
- Research suggests the 2003 Iraq invasion led to the rise of ISIS.
- This exemplifies the "meddler's trap," where intervention creates new enemies.