
After 9/11, George W. Bush launched a global War on Terror. What followed was an unprecedented expansion of American power, from Guantánamo Bay to drone strikes, mass surveillance to the weaponisation of the financial system. Asked when it would end, Vice-President Dick Cheney replied: ‘Not in our lifetime.’ Two decades later, we’re still living in its shadow. Aftershock: The War on Terror is a ne... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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For the final episode, host Daniel Soar is joined by Patrick Cockburn, Laleh Khalili and Tom Stevenson for a live discussion on the War on Terror and its aftershocks.
They consider the powers and techniques established after 9/11 and now being deplo... more
‘Follow the money.’ That was George W. Bush’s directive to the US Treasury after 9/11. Choking off al-Qaida’s finances proved complicated — but what happened next went far beyond that. A small team of Treasury bureaucrats weaponised the global econom... more
The events of 9/11 exposed cracks in the US intelligence apparatus. In response, the National Security Agency built the most extensive surveillance system in history. What was sold as a counterterrorism measure was turned on American citizens and the... more
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq created a dilemma for the Bush administration: what to do with the thousands of detainees captured during the War on Terror. John Yoo, a White House lawyer, came up with a new legal argument that allowed detainees to ... more
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Not the Ken Burns version.
Wonderfully written, this podcast weaves together archival material and new interviews, requiring us to reflect on the recent past to understand our current politics. Really Intelligent, compelling and insightful work. Thank you LRB.
I am so appreciative of the voices, viewpoints, and clarity of this podcast. It’s a thoughtful reminder of where the US was and where we still seem to be. Timely.
the tipping point for so much that has happened since. well told.
Wow - what an opening. Fantastic first episode, can’t wait for the second.
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The content primarily focuses on the events surrounding the War on Terror that began in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Key themes explored include the various legislative and policy changes implemented by the U.S. government, such as the expansion of surveillance practices, the utilization of financial tools against perceived threats, and the legal frameworks surrounding detention and interrogation techniques. Episodes feature discussions on the humanitarian and political consequences of these strategies, personal narratives, and critiques of the ideologies that propelled military engagements in the Middle East. Listeners can expect a deep, critical examination of how these events continue to impact global politics and civil liberties... more
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