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Who is running US foreign policy? Varsha Gandikota and Jeremy Scahill

Who is running US foreign policy? Varsha Gandikota and Jeremy Scahill

Summary

Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla and journalist Jeremy Scahill discuss U.S. foreign policy, focusing on President Trump's decisions regarding ongoing military conflicts and Israel's influence. They also talk about the increasing role of private companies in warfare and the financial interests involved.

Key Facts

  • Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla and Jeremy Scahill participated in a discussion on U.S. foreign policy.
  • They talked about why President Trump did not follow through on his promise to stop "forever wars."
  • The discussion included whether Israel is influencing U.S. foreign policy in the region.
  • They explored the growing trend of private companies participating in wars.
  • Scahill mentioned the large amounts of money being spent on arms and who profits from it.
  • Jeremy Scahill has written books on military topics, including "Blackwater" and "Dirty Wars."

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