London Review Bookshop Podcast Tom Stevenson & Tariq Ali: Someone Else's Empire
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Jan 17, 2024 Tom Stevenson & Tariq Ali discuss the myth of Britain as a global player and its subservience to the United States. They delve into topics such as Britain's relationship with the US, the actions of Israel and the US in Gaza and Iraq, the geopolitical importance of the Persian Gulf, and the decline of the British Empire. They also touch on foreign policy, the American decline, and domestic politics in the US.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Examining Consistency in Magazines and Britain's Relationship with the United States
02:41 • 4min
The Shaping Influence of the United States in the Middle East and the Importance of Historical Perspective
06:39 • 5min
The Actions of Israel, US and UK in Gaza and Iraq
12:07 • 6min
The Geopolitical Importance of the Persian Gulf and US-Egypt Relations
17:52 • 7min
Britain's Relationship with the US and Its Global Impact
24:50 • 18min
Foreign Policy and the American Decline
42:55 • 12min