

What can we learn from postwar Iraq?
Nov 1, 2023
Former state department official discusses lessons from postwar Iraq. Azerbaijan's control of Nagorno-Karabakh causes concern. Former Congressman Kinzinger talks about democracy and January 6th committee. Post-war planning and collaboration highlighted in Gaza. Similarities between post-war reconstruction in Germany, Japan, and Middle East. Escalating violence in West Bank weakens Palestinian Authority. Loss, targeting, and advocacy for Palestinians. Kinzinger discusses split in Republican Party and January 6th committee. Influence of Trump on party and importance of voter turnout in promoting democracy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Post-War Planning and the Importance of Collaboration
01:44 • 14min
Reconstruction Comparisons: Germany, Japan, and the Middle East
15:38 • 4min
Violence Spreading to the West Bank and Weakening Palestinian Authority
19:52 • 3min
Loss, Targeting, and Advocacy for Palestinians
23:06 • 15min
Inside the Republican Party's Split Over Ukraine Aid and the January 6th House Select Committee
37:40 • 16min
Influence of Donald Trump and Republican politicians on the party, importance of voter turnout, and promoting democracy
53:58 • 3min