# Middle East Policy on The No Agenda Show

Middle East Policy comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2010 to December 2024.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** November 2010 – December 2024
- **Related topics:** [Middle East](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), [Foreign Policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-policy.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [Wesley Clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Aipac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aipac.md), [Antisemitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antisemitism.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Trump's Potential Withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Syria

- **Episode:** [1719: Pod Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-08
- **Time:** 33:52–39:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll/chapter/trump-s-potential-withdrawal-of-u-s-troops-from-syria.md

Analysts predict that the second Trump administration will likely withdraw the remaining 900 U.S. soldiers from Syria if the government falls completely. Donald Trump has historically expressed skepticism regarding American intervention in the region, preferring to leave local governance to the Syrians.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), mark katz, [u.s. military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/u-s-military.md), [foreign policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-policy.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md)

### Wesley Clark, Seven Countries in Five Years

- **Episode:** [1654: e-Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-25
- **Time:** 23:00–27:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety/chapter/wesley-clark-seven-countries-in-five-years.md

An extended clip of General Wesley Clark from 2007 is played, detailing a 2001 Pentagon memo that outlined plans to "take out" seven countries in five years. Clark recounts a 1991 meeting with Paul Wolfowitz where the strategy for Middle East destabilization was discussed following the Soviet Union's collapse. The countries listed included Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Iran.

Keywords: [wesley clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [paul wolfowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-wolfowitz.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [middle east policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east-policy.md)

### Zionism Discourse, AIPAC Influence, Public Sentiment Shifts

- **Episode:** [1652: Ashkenormativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-18
- **Time:** 52:37–59:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity/chapter/zionism-discourse-aipac-influence-public-sentiment-shifts.md

Public discourse regarding Zionism and the influence of AIPAC on American politics has intensified since October 7th, leading to accusations of media shilling and increased social friction. The discussion explores the psychological toll of 20 years of U.S. intervention in the Middle East and how that history informs current domestic protests. There is a noted rise in skepticism toward the $4 billion in annual aid sent to Israel compared to broader military-industrial spending.

Keywords: [zionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zionism.md), [aipac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aipac.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [antisemitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antisemitism.md), [middle east policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east-policy.md), [foreign aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-aid.md)

### Student Donors, Wesley Clark and the Seven Countries Memo

- **Episode:** [974: iPoop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/974-ipoop.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-19
- **Time:** 1:27:12–1:32:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/974-ipoop/chapter/student-donors-wesley-clark-and-the-seven-countries-memo.md

A college student donor's message prompts the playing of the famous General Wesley Clark clip regarding a 2001 Pentagon memo. The memo outlined a plan to "take out" seven countries in five years, including Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Iran. The hosts discuss the historical significance of this disclosure in the context of U.S. foreign policy.

Keywords: [wesley clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [middle east policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east-policy.md)

### Donald Gregg's Perspective on the Iran Nuclear Deal

- **Episode:** [754: Juloon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/754-juloon.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-06
- **Time:** 2:35:50–2:41:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/754-juloon/chapter/donald-gregg-s-perspective-on-the-iran-nuclear-deal.md

An op-ed by former Ambassador Donald Gregg, Adam Curry's uncle, provides a historical defense of the Iran nuclear deal. Gregg outlines the history of US-Iran relations, including the 1953 coup against Mossadegh and the "Axis of Evil" speech. He argues that the deal is a major diplomatic achievement that brings a proud civilization back into the international community.

Keywords: [donald gregg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-gregg.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), mossadegh, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [middle east policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east-policy.md)

### Zbigniew Brzezinski, The Grand Chessboard Geopolitics

- **Episode:** [628: Italian Lightning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/628-italian-lightning.md)
- **Published:** 2014-06-22
- **Time:** 14:07–20:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/628-italian-lightning/chapter/zbigniew-brzezinski-the-grand-chessboard-geopolitics.md

The 1997 book "The Grand Chessboard" by Zbigniew Brzezinski is examined for its theories on American primacy in Eurasia. The discussion focuses on how global conflicts are driven by energy flows, pipelines, and the strategic positioning of Russia, China, and Iran.

Keywords: [zbigniew brzezinski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zbigniew-brzezinski.md), [the grand chessboard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-grand-chessboard.md), [eurasia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurasia.md), [energy policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-policy.md), [mujahideen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mujahideen.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md)

### Senate Midnight Budget Session, Foreign Policy Amendments

- **Episode:** [498: Obey the Giant Voice System!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system.md)
- **Published:** 2013-03-24
- **Time:** 1:29:05–1:32:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system/chapter/senate-midnight-budget-session-foreign-policy-amendments.md

The U.S. Senate passed a budget resolution during a marathon session ending at 3:00 AM. Senator Robert Menendez is heard criticizing the practice of voting on "fundamental" foreign policy and national security amendments in the middle of the night without committee oversight. The hosts mock the exhausted appearance of the senators during the C-SPAN broadcast.

Keywords: [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), budget resolution, midnight session, [foreign policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-policy.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md)

### U.S. Strategic Relations with Iran and Afghanistan

- **Episode:** [254: Final Jeopardy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/254-final-jeopardy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-11-21
- **Time:** 51:12–55:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/254-final-jeopardy/chapter/u-s-strategic-relations-with-iran-and-afghanistan.md

Policy analysts at a Washington seminar argue that the United States must realign its relationship with Iran to achieve objectives in the Middle East and Afghanistan. The discussion highlights Iranian frustration with the Obama administration's shifting strategy and its eventual engagement with the Taliban. One analyst suggests that Iran viewed the initial post-9/11 cooperation as being undermined by subsequent U.S. actions.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), [foreign policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-policy.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

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