Chapter
The Consequences of U.S. "Pulling Back"
33:59 - 43:34 (09:34)
In a highly interconnected world, it would be problematic for the U.S. to withdraw support from bases or the people of Ukraine, as this would be misunderstood and give support to adversaries. Moreover, we need more significant humility in realizing that things can go wrong, no matter how well-prepared we are.
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The interconnected nature of the world today means that the US must be cautious when considering pulling back from supporting other countries.
33:59 - 38:03 (04:03)
Summary
The interconnected nature of the world today means that the US must be cautious when considering pulling back from supporting other countries. Although the US may have assets to back up its goals and plans, things can still go wrong, highlighting the need for greater humility.
ChapterThe Consequences of U.S. "Pulling Back"
EpisodeHillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice Discuss America’s Role in the World
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The US has a history of providing foreign aid to countries like North Korea and the Taliban without using food as a weapon, and their 800 military bases can undermine support at home.
38:03 - 40:05 (02:02)
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The US has a history of providing foreign aid to countries like North Korea and the Taliban without using food as a weapon, and their 800 military bases can undermine support at home. However, the president's emergency plan for AIDS relief has been a successful project that saved an entire continent during a pandemic.
ChapterThe Consequences of U.S. "Pulling Back"
EpisodeHillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice Discuss America’s Role in the World
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
John: We have shown, as Kandi just said, that we can make such a difference.
40:05 - 41:22 (01:16)
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John: We have shown, as Kandi just said, that we can make such a difference. I think it's a communications priority. The Kurds also protected us.
ChapterThe Consequences of U.S. "Pulling Back"
EpisodeHillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice Discuss America’s Role in the World
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Former Secretary of State John Kerry discusses the importance of creating a political consensus that benefits people and national security, and emphasizes the need for information about the real needs of people on the ground to flow up to Congress.
41:22 - 43:34 (02:12)
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Former Secretary of State John Kerry discusses the importance of creating a political consensus that benefits people and national security, and emphasizes the need for information about the real needs of people on the ground to flow up to Congress. He also highlights the imbalance of defense lobbyists and military bands compared to Congress people and the Foreign Service.