Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Iraq
Michael Leiter - Opposition
OxfordUnion
Mentioned as a case where the US did remove a government, but the speaker argues the US tried to remove itself afterward.
How to Build Immense Inner Strength | David Goggins
Andrew Huberman
Country where David Goggins served as a Navy SEAL.
Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin | Lex Fridman Podcast #171
Lex Fridman
The country where Anthony Pompliano was deployed for 13 months between 2008 and 2009, an experience that significantly shaped his worldview.
World Leading Mindset Expert: How To Reach Your Full Potential - Matthew Syed | E84
The Diary Of A CEO
Discussed in relation to the UK's invasion and the lack of understanding of its local dynamics by intelligence agencies.
The War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Yaroslav Trofimov (Episode #358)
Sam Harris
Yaroslav Trofimov was a correspondent here and covered the invasion in 2003.
E164: Zuck’s Senate apology, Elon's comp package voided, crony capitalism, Reddit IPO, drone attack
All-In Podcast
A Middle Eastern country whose government has called for the US to withdraw. An Iraqi militia is implicated in an attack on a US base.
Islam & Freedom: A Conversation with Rory Stewart (Episode #356)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a place where Rory Stewart lived and encountered devout, kind Muslims.
E161: US strikes Houthis, market instability, Q1 rate cuts in doubt, Carta's major mishap, DEI
All-In Podcast
A country where US military bases are reportedly under continued attack, contributing to Middle East volatility.
Hubris & Chaos: A Conversation with Rory Stewart (Episode #352)
Sam Harris
Country discussed in relation to war, acting governorship, de-Ba'athification, and nation-building.
Tim Urban: Elon Musk, Neuralink, AI, Aliens, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #264
Lex Fridman
A country in Western Asia, one of the five countries chosen by Tim Urban's readers for him to travel to and write about.
Ed Miliband: UK may send ships and mine-hunting drones to open strait | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
BBC Politics
Mentioned as a past conflict where committing forces without a clear plan led to negative consequences.
A Few Thoughts About RFK Jr. (Episode #325)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a site of US foreign policy misadventures from which RFK Jr. draws critique, and from which the speaker has also grown more skeptical of nation-building.
E134: Ukraine counteroffensive, China tensions, COVID Patient Zero, RFK Jr reaction & more
All-In Podcast
One of the countries where the US engaged in wars since 9/11, estimated to have contributed to 3-4 million deaths across multiple conflicts.
#AIS: Glenn Greenwald & Matt Taibbi discuss the new political divide, moderated by David Sacks
All-In Podcast
Country where US interventions are discussed as a disastrous foreign policy issue that contributed to Trump's 2016 victory.
#AIS: Antonio Garcia Martinez & Glenn Greenwald debate Ukraine, moderated by David Sacks
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a historical example of US involvement in a war that lost popularity.
Tim Dillon: Comedy, Power, Conspiracy Theories, and Freedom | Lex Fridman Podcast #156
Lex Fridman
Country invaded after 9/11, despite most hijackers being from Saudi Arabia, fueling conspiracy theories about the true motives.
The Learning Journey for Refugee Teens: Understanding opportunities for this forgotten cohort - I
MIT Open Learning
Muhammad Thamer is based in the Iraqi region of Kurdistan, and internally displaced people from Iraq are served by Jesuit Worldwide Learning.
#72 – Dan Harris: 10% happier – meditation, kindness, and compassion
Peter Attia MD
One of the war zones where Dan Harris reported after 9/11, spanning the pre-invasion and early insurgency periods.
E76.5: Food shortage, China's grand plan, inflation, French election plus an All-In Summit preview
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a war where liberal interventionism, critiqued by Mearsheimer, led to a fiasco.
E72: Impact of sanctions, deglobalization, food shortage risks, macroeconomic outlook and more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in the context of regime change that led to Iran gaining influence.
Noah Feldman on Hyper-Productivity, Learning 10+ Languages, DAOs, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A country where Noah Feldman served as senior constitutional advisor to the Coalition Provisional Authority after the 2003 invasion, advising on the drafting of its interim constitution.
A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #216)
Sam Harris
Country cited as an example of extreme governmental breakdown and anarchy, used in comparison to US trends.
Jusoor's Educational Journey From Kindergarten to Entrepreneurship
MIT Open Learning
One of the countries where Jusoor's entrepreneurship program operates, though with less clarity on Syrian founder startup registration.
Sam Zell — Strategies for Investing and Dealmaking | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A 'crazy place' Sam Zell has visited, not for vacation but out of curiosity.