Jeremy Scahill on the Military Industrial Complex, US-Airbase in Ramstein & Anti-War Movements
In this interview with bestselling author, investigative reporter and
co-founder of The Intercept, Jeremy Scahill, we talk about the political
economy of the United States foreign policy apparatus and its influence
abroad in countries such as Germany and Saudi Arabia. In addition, we
explore the role that Germany plays in the war on terror and the history
of anti-war movements.
What was
President Eisenhower referring to when he talked about the “Military
Industrial Complex” in his farewell speech in January 1961? What scale
and scope does this complex posses today?
Are President Trump’s
foreign policy cabinet picks related to the Military Industrial Complex?
How will they shape relations with the international community?
How does Germany support the “War on Terror”?
What is the significance of the US-Air base in Ramstein and are its
activities compatible with domestic as well international law?
What can Anti-War movements learn from the past that can be applied today to influence policy?
All of this and more is addressed in the video below:https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=TQtVmhG6Nms - ~~>~~
