Paul Craig Roberts: How Israel Manipulates the US into Fighting Its Endless Wars
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Takeaways
- ❖Israel allegedly manipulated US-Iran negotiations by demanding Iran dismantle its conventional military, ensuring talks would fail and pushing the US towards war.
- ❖The speaker claims Iran poses no direct threat to the United States; its designation as a 'terrorist state' is solely due to the Israel lobby's demands.
- ❖A former British diplomat's report suggests China provided Iran with an undefeatable battlefield control system, making US air and naval assets within 700km vulnerable.
- ❖The concept of 'Greater Israel,' extending from the Nile to Pakistan, is presented as the core Zionist goal driving US military actions in the Middle East since 9/11.
- ❖Israeli influence over US foreign policy is maintained through financial contributions, media control, the 'Holocaust victim' narrative, and branding critics as 'anti-Semitic'.
- ❖US military officers and administration members who understand the risks of war with Iran are reportedly hesitant but face immense pressure and career repercussions for speaking out.
- ❖The speaker argues that Iran has no way to avoid conflict with Israel other than complete capitulation, as any agreement is seen as a temporary roadblock to 'Greater Israel'.
Insights
1Netanyahu's Demand to Sabotage Iran Negotiations
During US-Iran peace talks aimed at preventing nuclear weapons, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu allegedly interjected a new, non-negotiable demand: Iran must also give up its conventional military capabilities, specifically its missiles. This demand was not part of the original negotiation scope and, according to Roberts, was designed to make the talks fail, leaving the US with no option but to attack Iran.
Roberts references a Wall Street Journal report indicating the Trump administration was discussing whether to include this demand, suggesting Netanyahu's influence.
2Iran's Advanced Battlefield Control System (Alistair Crooke Report)
Roberts cites a report from former British diplomat Alistair Crooke, claiming China provided Iran with an 'undefeatable' satellite-run battlefield control system. If true, this system could neutralize all American planes (including stealth fighters/bombers) within 700 kilometers of Iran and destroy all US naval assets and Middle Eastern airbases, making a conventional US attack catastrophic.
Roberts attributes this information to Alistair Crooke, a former British diplomat.
3US Foreign Policy as a Proxy for 'Greater Israel'
Roberts asserts that US foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly since 9/11, has been entirely subservient to Israel's goal of establishing 'Greater Israel,' which he claims now extends from the Nile to Pakistan. He states that the 'War on Terror' was a pretext to destroy Arab states (Iraq, Libya, Syria) that opposed this expansion, with Iran being the 'last real barrier.'
Roberts references Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly displaying 'Greater Israel' maps and subsequent Israeli ministers expanding the claimed territory. He also cites General Wesley Clark's comments about a plan to destroy seven countries in five years, linking it to Norman Podhoretz's writings.
4Mechanisms of Israeli Influence in the US
Roberts outlines several ways Israel allegedly controls American foreign policy: financial contributions to politicians, media control (preventing criticism of Israel), leveraging the 'Holocaust victim' narrative, and organizations like the ADL slandering critics as 'anti-Semitic.' He notes the rise of the 'you cannot be an American if you don't love Israel' mantra, particularly among conservatives.
Roberts describes the ability of the Israel lobby to influence academic tenure, media employment, and political campaigns through donations and opposition funding. He mentions a proposed Texas law to mandate Israeli propaganda in schools.
Bottom Line
Iran is 'helpless' in negotiations because it does not understand the underlying Zionist doctrine of 'Greater Israel' and therefore cannot comprehend the true motivations behind US hostility.
This suggests that Iranian diplomatic efforts are fundamentally misdirected, as they are negotiating on a premise (nuclear weapons) while the opposing side's true objective is complete demilitarization and eventual territorial expansion.
For analysts, understanding this alleged 'hidden agenda' could lead to more accurate predictions of geopolitical outcomes and a re-evaluation of diplomatic strategies in the region.
The US military and foreign policy establishment, despite some internal dissent, is largely unable to articulate the true nature of US-Israel relations or the risks of conflict with Iran due to fear of career 'decapitation' and being labeled 'anti-Semitic.'
This implies a severe breakdown in critical analysis and independent thought within US government structures, leading to potentially disastrous decisions based on external influence rather than objective assessment.
Independent media and academic institutions outside the reach of such influence become critical sources for alternative analyses and public awareness, though they face significant challenges in reaching a broad audience.
Key Concepts
Client State/Proxy Warfare
The idea that one nation (the US) is acting primarily as a proxy or client state for another (Israel), using its military and diplomatic power to achieve the latter's objectives rather than its own national interests. This is exemplified by the claim that the US is clearing the Middle East for 'Greater Israel'.
Propaganda and Indoctrination
The systematic dissemination of information, often biased or misleading, to promote a particular political cause or point of view. Roberts describes how the Israel lobby uses media, education, and political rhetoric ('you cannot be an American if you don't love Israel') to shape American public opinion and silence dissent, creating a 'make-believe reality' about Iran.
Lessons
- Critically evaluate mainstream media narratives regarding US foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly those concerning Iran and Israel, by seeking out diverse and independent analyses.
- Investigate the financial and lobbying influences on political decision-making, especially concerning foreign policy, to understand potential motivations beyond stated national interests.
- Support and consume independent journalism and analysis that challenges dominant geopolitical narratives, fostering a more informed public discourse on complex international issues.
Notable Moments
Discussion of Mike Huckabee's interview with Tucker Carlson, where Huckabee confirms the 'Nile to Euphrates' biblical claim for Israel and expresses support for Israel taking all that land.
Roberts uses this as direct 'evidence' from a prominent American figure to support his claim that 'Greater Israel' is not a conspiracy theory but an acknowledged Zionist goal, even among US politicians.
Roberts' personal anecdote about nominating an Israeli anti-settlement activist for the Nobel Peace Prize and the Presbyterian Church's refusal to divest from Israeli businesses due to fear.
This illustrates the pervasive fear and pressure, even on religious institutions, to avoid actions perceived as critical of Israel, reinforcing Roberts' argument about the strength of the Israel lobby's influence.
Quotes
"Netanyahu came up behind him and saw the limb off."
"If Hezbollah is a proxy of Iran, we the great United States is a two-bit pump proxy of Israel. You can't avoid it."
"You cannot be an American if you don't love Israel."
"It was an inside job to create the new Pearl Harbor that the Zionist neoconservatives said we needed in order to attack the countries in the Middle East that were in the way of greater Israel."
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