Bill Buppert

Matt Bracken, an insightful author and historian on military affairs, joins Bill Buppert, a retired veteran and host of multiple podcasts, to explore crucial topics. They analyze the complex dynamics of U.S. foreign aid and covert operations, questioning their true intentions. Discussions on the evolving geopolitical landscape, including the rise of China and U.S. military interventions in the Middle East, reveal the cyclical nature of violence. They also touch on the escalating threats from drug cartels and domestic terrorism, offering a gripping perspective on modern conflict.

Bill Buppert, a military affairs expert and host of Chasing Ghosts, shares his insights on the alarming prospects of U.S. military involvement in Mexico against drug cartels and the potential for escalating conflict with Iran. He critiques the misguided logic behind these interventions, highlighting the humanitarian crises they could exacerbate. Buppert also discusses the intricacies of modern warfare, emphasizing the outdated approaches of previous military strategies and the complex dynamics that define U.S.-Iran relations today.

In this conversation, Bill Buppert, a former U.S. military officer and Smedley D. Butler Fellow for Military Affairs, critiques the failures of American militarism since 1945. He shares insights from his military background and discusses his research on irregular warfare, highlighting lessons from historical conflicts. Buppert examines the consequences of Obama's interventions in Libya and the ongoing issues in Somalia. He also addresses the impact of modern technology on warfare and the challenges of Pentagon bureaucracy, drawing parallels with the show 'Yes Minister'.