US Foreign Policy: A Root Cause of Global Conflict?

Summary

Did you know US foreign policy decisions might be the root cause of many global conflicts? Scott Horton, on the Joe Rogan Experience, argues that American interventionism, from the "New World Order" theory of a one-world government to the "Wolfowitz Doctrine" of perpetual US dominance, has destabilized regions and provoked adversaries. He details how NATO expansion eastward, U.S. involvement in Ukrainian revolutions, and support for certain factions in the Middle East have inadvertently strengthened rivals like Russia and Iran. Horton points to the "Clean Break" policy, advocating for Israeli dominance, and how this strategy backfired by empowering Iran. He also critiques the justifications for the Iraq War, suggesting a misunderstanding of regional dynamics and a desire for military spending. The discussion touches on the complex relationship between the US, Israel, and Iran, including the nuclear program and the US's role in destabilizing the region, suggesting that a withdrawal of US forces from the Middle East could be a more effective, albeit unconventional, path to peace.