Brown War Watch meets online every Tuesday at 7pm to discuss ongoing conflicts, developments in the military industrial complex, and pathways to peace.
All political and spiritual beliefs welcome, united in the quest for a more peaceful planet. End the Endless Wars!
Please email brownwarwatch@brown.edu for the Zoom link.
THIS WEEK’S TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
The human costs of “the war on terror”
War crimes (WSJ, NBC, NYT), civilian casualties (Intercept, Airwars), and displaced peoples (NYT)
Discussion question: To what extent are we as citizens responsible for the war crimes committed by our governments, intelligence agencies, and militaries?
A Trump phenomenon or the status quo?
On the Trump administration relationship with Israel (NYT, Washington Post) and Saudi Arabia (The Nation, PBS).
On the Obama administration relationship with Israel (Reuters) and Saudi Arabia (Reuters, Politico)
Discussion question: Is the portrayal of the uniqueness of Trump’s support for violent governments fact, fiction, or something in between?
Open floor – for any topic of discussion of concern or interest
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