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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32428277

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Video Description:

US wars from Iran to Ukraine have reached a dangerous point of no return and the blow back is happening fast. Former US Marine Corps. Intelligence officer Scott Ritter and former CIA analyst Larry Johnson join the show alongside Garland Nixon for a mega stream on the latest geopolitical developments amid the war escalations of the US-led collective West.

#iran #israel #russia #trump

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video analyzes the current geopolitical landscape, focusing on the Ukraine war, the recent conflict between Iran and Israel, and the implications of the US’s declining military capabilities.

Key Points:

  • Ukraine War:
    • The US is pausing shipments of certain weapons to Ukraine, signaling a potential shift in support.
    • Russia has achieved significant victories, including full control of Lugansk.
    • The US military’s industrial capacity to produce weapons at replacement levels is limited.
    • The US is overextended and cannot sustain simultaneous conflicts in Ukraine, against the Houthis, and in support of Israel.
    • Ukraine is no longer a high-priority mission for the US, and the US has essentially “dumped” Ukraine.
    • Russia is demilitarizing Ukraine through attrition, destroying the Ukrainian military over time.
    • The Russians are winning the war.
  • Iran-Israel Conflict:
    • Iran’s response to Israel was a victory for Iran, demonstrating its ability to defend itself and inflicting significant pain on Israel.
    • Iran demonstrated morality and responsibility in the conflict.
    • Israel took a beating, with damage to its airports, ports, and refineries.
    • The US may need to intervene directly in future conflicts between Iran and Israel, as Israel’s capabilities have been diminished.
    • Israel’s initial attack on Iran was a cowardly surprise attack aimed at regime change.
  • US Military Capabilities:
    • The US defense procurement system is optimized for peacetime operations, not high-intensity conflict.
    • The US military is not the strongest in the world and is in denial about its limitations.
    • The US is overextended and lacks a clear strategic doctrine of national defense.
    • The nature of warfare is changing, with drones and missiles becoming more prevalent, and the US is behind in air defense technology.

Highlights:

  • Larry Johnson suggests a connection between Macron’s call with Putin and the DoD’s announcement to suspend weapon shipments to Ukraine.
  • Scott Ritter emphasizes that the US has “dumped” Ukraine and that Russia is winning the war of attrition. He also details the Russian military’s new tactics in Ukraine, involving small assault teams with heavy drone support.
  • Garland Nixon argues that the US empire is overextended and that the nature of warfare has changed, making the US military less competitive.
  • Larry Johnson views the Iran-Israel conflict as a victory for Iran, highlighting the damage inflicted on Israel’s infrastructure.
  • Scott Ritter describes Israel’s initial attack on Iran as a cowardly surprise attack aimed at regime change and details Iran’s long-standing plans for resistance in the event of a US attack.

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