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The Ben Shapiro Show
Is War Forever Changed? | Victor Davis Hanson
Jul 28, 2024
Victor Davis Hanson joins the discussion as a distinguished classicist and military historian. He shares insights from his latest work, highlighting unsettling parallels between ancient and modern warfare. The conversation dives into U.S. geopolitical vulnerabilities and the implications of recent leadership debates. They also analyze complex perceptions of Israel and rising antisemitism. Hanson emphasizes the need for a more aggressive military approach in modern conflicts and warns of the fragility of alliances, drawing echoes from historical empires.
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- Victor Davis Hanson argues that modern warfare is hampered by high-tech reliance leading to ineffective strategies and prolonged conflicts.
- The podcast discusses how the contrasting U.S. responses to Ukraine and Israel reflect an inconsistent foreign policy driven by internal political agendas.
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