The Withdrawal by Noam Chomsky & Vijay Prashad | Geopolitics

📖 The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power by Noam Chomsky & Vijay Prashad (2022)
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Unpacking 'The Withdrawal': Chomsky & Prashad on US Power and Global Conflict

In this episode, we dive into 'The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power' by Noam Chomsky and Vijay Prashad. This incisive critique of US foreign policy explores the deep-seated patterns and consequences of America's global actions, from 'ugly wars' and the 'Godfather attitude' to the concept of imperialism. The book addresses significant historical events, such as the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, the role of NATO in Libya, and the economic dynamics involving China and Russia. Join us as we dissect the book's core arguments, revealing the fragilities of US power and the potential shift towards a multipolar world.

00:00 Introduction to 'The Withdrawal' by Chomsky and Prashad
00:57 Understanding the 'Godfather Attitude'
03:21 The Tragic Tale of Afghanistan
06:56 The Iraq Invasion: A Horrendous Crime
10:20 Libya and the Chaos of NATO's Intervention
12:03 Europe's Subordination and US Fragility
13:37 The China Threat and Competing World Orders
15:51 Conclusion: Reflecting on US Power and Future Possibilities

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