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Video Description:

Welcome to Episode 38 of our No2Nato broadcasts: NATO STRIKES BACK!

Your host for tonight Pete Higgins is joined by esteemed guests Patrick Walsh and Yvonne Ridley, this time deep diving into the NATO summit itself.

Talking points:

  1. Does the summit expose contradictions between Ukraine and Palestine?
  2. Were there any splits between NATO member states?
  3. Did it reveal NATO’s current position on China?
  4. What is NATOs current position on Iran?
  5. What can we do to fight NATO?

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Main Topic:

The episode of “No 2 NATO” discusses NATO’s recent meeting, focusing on increased military spending, hypocrisy in its stance on Ukraine versus Palestine, and the broader implications of NATO’s actions regarding Russia, China, and Iran.

Key Points:

  • Increased Military Spending: NATO is pushing for member states to increase military spending to 5% of their GDP, leading to concerns about the dismantling of European welfare models. Germany has pledged a significant increase in military spending.
  • Hypocrisy Regarding Ukraine and Palestine: NATO’s strong support for Ukraine, citing violations of international law, is contrasted with its lack of action regarding Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. The US and Britain vetoed adding Gaza to the NATO agenda.
  • NATO’s Expansion and Russia: Russia views NATO expansion as a threat to its security, particularly with Ukraine’s potential membership. The speakers argue that the West provoked Russia by ignoring its concerns about NATO expansion.
  • NATO as a War Machine: The speakers criticize NATO as an aggressive, imperialistic war machine that doesn’t value human life, particularly the lives of Palestinians. They accuse the mainstream media of biased coverage favoring Ukraine.
  • China and Iran: NATO is increasingly focusing on China as a threat, despite European countries benefiting from Chinese investment. The speakers question the value of portraying China as a threat. They also discuss Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the double standards applied to Iran versus Israel.
  • Potential Splits Within NATO: The speakers suggest that there are potential fault lines opening up within NATO due to differing views on the conflict in Ukraine and the overall direction of the alliance.

Highlights:

  • A commentator described a previous episode as “the greatest podcast I’ve ever heard in my life.”
  • The discussion highlights the perceived double standards in NATO’s approach to international law, particularly concerning the treatment of Ukraine versus Palestine.
  • The speakers argue that the war in Ukraine was provoked by NATO expansion and that Russia is not solely to blame.
  • The speakers criticize the mainstream media for biased coverage of the conflict in Ukraine.
  • The speakers call for an end to NATO and a shift towards a more peaceful foreign policy.
  • Ivonne Ridley, a Workers Party candidate, expresses strong opposition to NATO and nuclear weapons in Scotland.
  • The episode concludes with a call to action, encouraging viewers to get involved in the anti-war movement and support political parties that oppose NATO.

About channel:

Straight talking, straight forward. @WorkersPartyGB Seven time Parliamentarian

Delivering to you the towering and sterling efforts of Britain’s most outstanding political figure.

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