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The U.S. War in Afghanistan is Unwinnable
I gave a talk about the Afghan war at Middle East Books and More in Washington, D.C. on March 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYkM3Vzl6v0&lc=
They Lied Us Into War, All of Them
And I don't just mean Iraq War II. A friend wanted a list, so I whipped one up real quick. 1812: Impressment of sailors was the excuse when the Democrats really just wanted to seize Canada....
Recent Episodes of the Scott Horton Show
1/22/26 Daniel Davis on Ukraine, Davos and the future of America’s Policy Towards Europe
Scott brings Daniel Davis back to run through some of the latest developments related to American foreign policy. They discuss how close the war in Ukraine is to ending, whether US-EU cooperation is starting to fracture, whether Russia has been effectively weakened by NATO since it invaded Ukraine in 2022 and more.
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Daniel Davis did multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan during his time in the army. He is a Senior Fellow at Defense Priorities and is the author of the reports “Dereliction of Duty II: Senior Military Leaders’ Loss of Integrity Wounds Afghan War Effort” and “Go Big or Go Deep: An Analysis of Strategy Options on Afghanistan.” Find him on Twitter @DanielLDavis1and subscribe to his YouTube Channel.
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Recommended reading
12/28/23 Robert A. Pape on Israel’s Major Strategic Mistake
Scott is joined by Robert A. Pape to discuss the dangerously flawed assumptions behind Israel’s strategy in Gaza and with the Palestinians more broadly. Scott and Pape talk about how these same mistakes have been made numerous times in recent decades by the United States and Russia, always with the same bad results. They also touch on the difficulties the Israeli government would encounter if it attempted to take full control of the West Bank.
Discussed on the show:
- “Israel’s Failed Bombing Campaign in Gaza” (Foreign Affairs)
- “It’s All About Provoking Your Reaction” (Antiwar.com)
- The Perils of Dominance by Gareth Porter
- “I didn’t suggest we kill Palestinians” (Jerusalem Post)
Robert A. Pape is Professor of Political Science and Director of the University of Chicago Project on Security and Threats and the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War. Follow him on Twitter @ProfessorPape
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12/28/23 Roger Waters Talks About Gaza and Debuts His New Song, Under The Rubble
Roger Waters returns to the show to discuss what’s happening in Gaza. Waters is horrified by what the Israeli government is doing. He explains why, presents how he thinks this needs to end and debuts his new song about the atrocities the people of Gaza are experiencing called Under the Rubble.
Discussed on the show:
- “My Heart is Heavy: To Whom It May Concern, Please STOP” (Palestine Chronicle)
- The General’s Son by Miko Peled
- “Hamas Committed Documented Atrocities. But a Few False Stories Feed the Deniers” (Haaretz)
- Glenn Greenwald interviews Roger Water
Roger Waters co-founded the band Pink Floyd. Waters has been very active in antiwar and other activism for many years. He has been outspoken against Western involvement in the war in Ukraine, a defender of Palestinian rights, and one of the leading advocates of freedom for Julian Assange.
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12/21/23 Jeremy Hammond: Yes, What’s Happening in Gaza Is a Genocide
Scott is joined by Jeremy Hammond to talk about the war in Gaza. They discuss Israel’s strategy of making Gaza uninhabitable and look at the relevant history that has led to this moment. They also discuss the proper language to use when talking about the conflict. Hammond argues that what Israel is currently doing meets the definition of a genocide and that people shouldn’t shy away from using that word.
Discussed on the show:
- Obstacles to Peace by Jeremy Hammond
- “Visualizing Israel’s Goal of Making Gaza Uninhabitable” (JeremyHammond.com)
- “Netanyahu’s Support for Hamas Backfired” (Antiwar.com)
- “It’s All About Provoking Your Reaction” (Antiwar.com)
- “Palestinian Girl, 12, Lost Her Family and Her Leg in an Airstrike. She Was Killed While Recovering at a Gaza Hospital” (The Messenger)
Jeremy R. Hammond is an independent journalist, political analyst, and author. He wrote Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, along with many other books. Follow him on Twitter @jeremyrhammond.
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12/21/23 Angela McArdle on How the Libertarian Party is Opposing the War State
Libertarian Party Chair Angela McArdle returns to the show to talk about the upcoming antiwar rally and the broader antiwar strategy of the Party. She shares the plans in the works for a second Rage Against the War Machine rally in Washington DC early next year. They then talk about the importance of having the country’s biggest third party stay committed to a doctrine of strict noninterventionism and a willingness to work with any political faction to push back against the war party.
Discussed on the show:
Angela McArdle is the Chair of the Libertarian Party. Follow her on Twitter @angela4LNCChair
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12/21/23 Kevin Gosztola on How and Why They Are Silencing Assange
Kevin Gosztola returns to the show to give an update on Julian Assange’s legal battle. He and Scott discuss the latest developments, reflect on what makes Assange such a hero and consider how his legal fight might end.
Discussed on the show:
- Guilty of Journalism by Kevin Gosztola
- “Inside the CIA’s secret war plans against WikiLeaks” (Yahoo News)
Kevin Gosztola is the managing editor of Shadowproof. He also produces and co-hosts the weekly podcast, “Unauthorized Disclosure.” He is the author of Guilty of Journalism: The Political Case Against Julian Assange. Follow him on Twitter @kgosztola.
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12/21/23 Nasser Arrabyee on the Risk of a New War in Yemen
Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to talk about the dangerous situation developing in Yemen. He and Scott lay out the context. Arrabyee then gives an account of where things stand on the ground. The two then discuss the best and worst paths forward.
Discussed on the show:
- “US to Review Terrorist Label for Houthis After Ship Seized” (Bloomberg)
- “Yemen peace plan at risk over Houthi attacks in shipping channels, says US” (The Guardian)
Nasser Arrabyee is a Yemeni journalist based in Sana’a, Yemen. He is the owner and director of Yemen-Now.com. You can follow him on Twitter @narrabyee.
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12/21/23 Kit Klarenberg: The War in Ukraine Will End Like Afghanistan
Kit Klarenberg of The Grayzone was on Antiwar Radio to discuss the war in Ukraine. He and Scott talk about where the war stands right now and how the next phase will play out. They also discuss the ten-year anniversary of the 2014 coup.
Discussed on the show:
- “Ukrainian trial demonstrates 2014 Maidan massacre was false flag” (The Grayzone)
Kit Klarenberg is an investigative journalist exploring the role of intelligence services in shaping politics and perceptions. Follow him on Twitter @KitKlarenberg
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12/21/23 Ibra A Taher on Building an Antiwar Coalition in Oregon
Scott is joined by Ibra Taher, a Republican who has co-founded an antiwar coalition called Antiwar Oregon. The coalition has members from all over the political spectrum and is working to remove Oregon politicians who have been bad on the wars. He and Scott talk about the strategy and identify some of the challenges the coalition has faced. They also discuss the potential of the Defend the Guard movement.
Discussed on the show:
Ibra A Taher is an activist and congressional candidate from Oregon. He is a cofounder of Antiwar Oregon and the chairman of the Republicans Liberty Caucus of Oregon. Follow him on Twitter @Ibra_Taher.
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