The Duran Podcast Dismantling regime change machinery
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Feb 4, 2025 The show dives deep into the controversial role of USAID as a 'regime change engine' and debates its potential restructuring or shutdown. It scrutinizes the impact of U.S. foreign interventions and the implications for bodies like the National Endowment for Democracy. Experts discuss how dismantling these operations could disrupt the elite class benefiting from American support. The conversation also questions the financial burdens of U.S. regime changes and suggests that a shift away from imperial responsibilities could lead to a more prosperous future.
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USAID's Fate
- USAID, a US government agency, is facing potential shutdown or restructuring.
- It's viewed as a regime change engine, despite its alleged humanitarian work.
USAID's Covert Operations
- USAID and similar organizations act as "next step agencies", appearing independent from the US government.
- This allows them to operate covertly and attract outside funding, influencing domestic politics.
Loss of Plausible Deniability
- Folding USAID under the State Department removes plausible deniability for US government involvement in foreign protests.
- This makes US meddling in other countries' affairs more overt and difficult to deny.