Ep. 445 | WAR IS THE GREATEST ENEMY OF FREEDOM

Ep. 445 | WAR IS THE GREATEST ENEMY OF FREEDOM

From Thorsten Polleit by Thorsten Polleit

March 16, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

Thorsten Polleit discusses the implications of war on freedom and the moral considerations surrounding military actions.

In this podcast I want to share some thoughts that are seldom voiced in today's heated debates—yet they carry profound weight when it comes to preserving peace. The joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran have sharply divided public opinion. There is no question that Tehran is ruled by an unjust regime. Nor is there any doubt that those threatened, persecuted, or harmed by it have every right to defend themselves. However, I maintain this: A defensive war waged by a state that inevitably harms innocent civilians must be rejected. The same principle, of course, applies even more strongly to offensive wars launched by states. Recorded 16 March 2026. Please visit my website: https://www.boombustreport.com/english

People in this episode

Host: Thorsten Polleit

Topics covered

  • war
  • freedom
  • peace
  • military strikes
  • defensive war
  • offensive war

Keywords

  • war
  • freedom
  • peace
  • Iran
  • military strikes
  • defensive war
  • offensive war

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S.-Israeli

Places: Iran, Tehran

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