Corridors of Power: Should America Police the World?
Overview
"Corridors of Power: Should America Police the World?" delves into the complex decisions of U.S. leaders like Kissinger and Rice as they reflect on America's interventions in global conflicts, including Rwanda and Iraq. The program raises critical questions about moral responsibility amid human suffering and explores the challenges faced by policymakers in determining when and how to intervene. With no straightforward solutions, it invites viewers to consider the ethical implications of America's role on the world stage.
Episodes
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1
Iraq: For Every Insect There is an Insecticide
The intricate ties between the US and Iraq are examined, highlighting how the United States initially backed Iraq during the Iran-Iraq war. However, t...
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Bosnia: Our Soldiers Are Not Toy Soldiers
With the situation in the Balkans spiraling into violent conflict, President Bill Clinton and Madeleine Albright face a critical choice: should they r...
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3
Rwanda – That Was a Local Thing
In 1994, the world watched in silence as nearly a million lives were lost during a brutal hundred days of violence in Rwanda. American diplomats share...
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4
Kosovo – In the Name of Our Future
In the Kosovo region, tensions rise as Muslim separatists revive historical conflicts, prompting the Clinton administration to view Serbian President ...
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Darfur – Carrots for a War Criminal
In 2003, a massive wave of protests erupted across the United States in response to the ethnic cleansing happening in Sudan. Fast forward to 2008, wit...
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Libya – If You Break It You Own It
As Gaddafi announced his plan to 'cleanse' Benghazi, Obama found himself in a tough position. He had previously encouraged the younger generation in t...
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Syria – The Risk of Doing Nothing
Obama was hesitant to become entangled in another conflict in the Middle East. However, when the Syrian government started to contemplate employing ch...
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Syria – A Loop of Imperfection
The lack of action from America following a chemical attack leaves Syrian rebels feeling hopeless. President Obama comes to the realization that there...
