# Unocal on The No Agenda Show Unocal comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2009 to June 2017. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** November 2009 – June 2017 - **Related topics:** [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipeline.md), [Caspian Sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caspian-sea.md), [Chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [Defense Spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-spending.md), [Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election.md), [Hamid Karzai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamid-karzai.md), [Iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [Jay Carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [Minerals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minerals.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Afghanistan War, Poppies and Pipeline Protection - **Episode:** [937: Stump the Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-11 - **Time:** 2:29:00–2:31:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo/chapter/afghanistan-war-poppies-and-pipeline-protection.md The 16-year war in Afghanistan has cost over $800 billion with little perceived accomplishment. The hosts argue the true motivations for the continued presence are the protection of the opium poppy trade, the Unocal pipeline, and the extraction of rare minerals, rather than the stated goals of fighting terrorism. Keywords: [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [poppies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poppies.md), unocal pipeline, [minerals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minerals.md), [defense spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-spending.md) ### Afghanistan War Strategy, Jay Carney, TAPI Pipeline - **Episode:** [387: Bear Bile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/387-bear-bile.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-01 - **Time:** 1:17:15–1:19:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/387-bear-bile/chapter/afghanistan-war-strategy-jay-carney-tapi-pipeline.md White House Press Secretary Jay Carney referred to the war in Afghanistan as the "original war" that was neglected during the focus on Iraq. The underlying strategy in Afghanistan is identified as securing the TAPI pipeline route for companies like Unocal (now Chevron). This energy-centric view of the conflict suggests that regional stability is secondary to the transit of Turkmenistan gas. Keywords: [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [tapi pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tapi-pipeline.md), [unocal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unocal.md), [chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md) ### Historical Context of Oil Imperialism and Global Conflict - **Episode:** [385: CIA vs DIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-23 - **Time:** 1:18:44–1:21:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia/chapter/historical-context-of-oil-imperialism-and-global-conflict.md A historical analysis of "Oil Imperialism" suggests that major global conflicts since 1911, including World War II and the invasion of Afghanistan, have been driven by the protection of fuel depots and pipelines. The theory posits that geopolitical maneuvers in the Middle East are primarily about securing energy transport routes for multinational corporations. Keywords: [standard oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/standard-oil.md), seven sisters, [caspian sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caspian-sea.md), [unocal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unocal.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md) ### Unocal Pipeline, Central Asian Energy Geopolitics - **Episode:** [301: Code 33](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33.md) - **Published:** 2011-05-05 - **Time:** 51:34–54:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/unocal-pipeline-central-asian-energy-geopolitics.md The hosts revisit the theory that the war in Afghanistan is primarily about securing a pipeline route for Unocal. They claim the U.S. threatened the Taliban with military action as early as February 2001 if they did not cooperate with American oil interests. The current political pressure on oil company tax breaks is framed as an extortion game by Congress to secure campaign donations. Keywords: [unocal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unocal.md), [pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipeline.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [oil companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-companies.md) ### Afghanistan Pipeline Interests, Hamid Karzai Election Victory - **Episode:** [145: The WOCU Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-05 - **Time:** 11:48–12:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/afghanistan-pipeline-interests-hamid-karzai-election-victory.md The United Nations congratulated Hamid Karzai on his re-election in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of his primary opponent. The strategic importance of Afghanistan is linked to the proposed Unocal pipeline, intended to transport oil while bypassing Russian territory. Karzai's previous professional ties to the oil industry are highlighted as a factor in Western support for his administration. Keywords: [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [hamid karzai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamid-karzai.md), [unocal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unocal.md), [pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipeline.md), oil transport, [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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