Chapter
Paradigm Shift: From Isolationism to Interventionism
1:03:46 - 1:11:06 (07:20)
The shift of the American government from isolationism to interventionism is discussed, from hesitating to get involved in World War I and II to losing oil rights over not intervening to the more direct approach towards countries such as Iran.
Clips
The podcast explores the US intervention in Iran, including the 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup that overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, and the consequences that followed, including the rise of a hardline Shia fundamentalist regime within Iran.
1:03:46 - 1:06:27 (02:41)
US intervention
Summary
The podcast explores the US intervention in Iran, including the 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup that overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, and the consequences that followed, including the rise of a hardline Shia fundamentalist regime within Iran.
ChapterParadigm Shift: From Isolationism to Interventionism
EpisodePart Three: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The US Government was initially reluctant to get involved in World War I and II, considering it Europe's mess and not wanting to lose oil rights.
1:06:27 - 1:11:06 (04:39)
US Government, World Wars, Consequences
Summary
The US Government was initially reluctant to get involved in World War I and II, considering it Europe's mess and not wanting to lose oil rights. However, the consequences of this decision are still visible today.