3 chapters across the catalog
Ashton Carter's War Strategy and the 65-Nation Coalition
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter testifies before Congress about the war against ISIS (ISIL). The hosts question the existence of the "65-nation coalition" frequently cited by the Obama administration, noting that John Kerry is still "begging" for basic assistance like police training and ammunition. They mock the idea of "enablers" who provide band-aids instead of kinetic military action.
State Department Briefing, Matt Lee and Marie Harf
Associated Press reporter Matt Lee celebrated his birthday during a State Department briefing led by spokesperson Marie Harf. Harf presented Lee with balloons before transitioning into updates regarding Secretary John Kerry's efforts to build an anti-ISIL coalition. The interaction highlights the ongoing dynamic between the veteran reporter and the department's communication staff.
Obama Podcast, American Leadership and ISIL
President Obama released a weekly address framed as a podcast, asserting that "American leadership is the one constant in an uncertain world." He detailed the mobilization of a broad coalition, including Arab nations, to destroy the terrorist group known as ISIL. The address emphasized that the U.S. began airstrikes in Syria because no other nation had the "balls" to act against the regime-backed territory.
