Episode 165

The Collapse of Syria w/ Jake Tucker - Ep 165

Published on: 1st January, 2025

Henri and Jovanni are joined by anti-war activist and friend of the podcast Jake Tucker as they discuss the recent collapse of the Syrian state on December 6th, 2024. They reflect on U.S. foreign policy, anti-imperialism, and the historical context of state collapses including those in the Soviet Union, Somalia, Rwanda, Yugoslavia, Libya, and Iraq. The discussion covers the complex history of Syria, its leaders, and involvement in regional conflicts, in addition to the role of U.S. policies, sanctions, and CIA operations like Timber Sycamore in destabilizing Syria. They also touch on the broader implications for the Middle East, the axis of resistance, and the potential impact on movements for Palestinian liberation.

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Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast
Clearing away the BS around U.S. foreign policy, anti-imperialism, skepticism, and the American way of war
The United States has become synonymous with empire and endless war, American troops sit in 70% of the world's countries, and yet, most Americans don't know that. The military is joined disproportionately by a 'warrior caste’ whom carry this enormous burden, making a less diverse force and ensuring most of society doesn't see their sacrifice. And American tax dollars, funding hundreds of billions in unnecessary spending on global hegemony, are robbed from the domestic needs of ordinary Americans. We aim to change that. Join Henri, Keagan, Jovanni, Shiloh, and Monisha, six leftist US military veterans, as they discuss how to turn the tide against endless war and repair the damage America has caused abroad.

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Christopher Henrikson

Chris ‘Henri’ Henrikson is an Iraq war veteran from Portland, OR. He deployed in support of
Operation Noble Eagle at the Pentagon following 9/11 and served two tours in Iraq in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. A former MP team leader, Henri also served two years
as a CID drug investigator. Now a journalist, podcaster, writer, and anti-war activist, Henri
no longer supports the lies of imperialism or the PR spin of the politicians, wherever the
source. He seeks to make common cause with anyone tired of jingoistic-driven death
from the American war machine and a desire to protect the innocents of the earth, no
matter their origin. Except Alex Jones. Fuck that guy. Follow him on Twitter at
@henrihateswar. Email him at henri@fortressonahill.com.