Topic: Narco Terrorism

Christopher Sabatini of Chatham House analyzes the Trump administration's declaration of war against drug cartels, arguing it is an attempt to bypass due process for civilians. Sabatini suggests the strikes violate international norms and the War Powers Act. The hosts highlight Sabatini's extensive ties to elite institutions like Columbia and Harvard, viewing him as a representative of the "British invasion" in U.S. policy.

Attorney General William Barr announced the unsealing of indictments against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and other high-ranking officials for narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. The DOJ is offering a $15 million reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest. The hosts track the number of "sealed indictments" being opened and question the logic of an oil-rich regime dicking around with drug smuggling.

During a Q&A session at a policy forum, Mike Billington of Executive Intelligence Review asks about the "narco-side" of terrorism and the massive flow of drugs from British-controlled areas of Afghanistan. The segment notes that General James Jones resigned or was fired shortly after endorsing Russian calls for a global effort against the drug trade. The hosts discuss the historical context of the Opium Wars and the alleged protection of poppy fields.