A Look Back at NATO's Destructive Past on its 75th Anniversary | Vantage with Palki Sharma

A Look Back at NATO's Destructive Past on its 75th Anniversary | Vantage with Palki Sharma
NATO celebrated its 75th anniversary with a foreign ministers' summit at its headquarters in Brussels. The alliance was founded on April 4, 1949 when 12 countries signed the Washington Treaty. Seven decades later, NATO has expanded to 32 members, including neighbours of Russia. While member-states have called NATO a force for good and democracy, activists have blamed it for the death of hundreds of innocent civilians in war zones across the world. The alliance has fought wars in Libya, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan - leaving those countries destabilised for decades. So, what is the real legacy of NATO? Palki Sharma tells you.
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[@cryptomoney6595]

point of correction, Gaddafi of lybia was never a dictator

[@OSTemli]

True he wasn't even president of prime minister of Libya during that time Just a old man whom people listen to, no position of power But nato shows if he was a supreme leader

[@esense9602]

He is but NATO made that country worst by making a lot of dictators take in charge. Take note: Dictatos

[@adamulabaran953]

Agreed

[@paulstuart551]

There were no elections held during Gadaffi's authoritarian rule which makes him a dictator. He was brutal, blatantly violated human rights & financed terrorism. He also invaded several neighbouring countries. Try some research.

[@adekunleadeniran7583]

How come the same NATO can't go into Ukraine,is it because Russia is not Afghanistan or Libya

[@cybourne5910]

spot on.....Russia cannot be bullied, while the other can

[@MrEvansjethro]

Because Russia actually has the weapons of mass destruction.

[@achillesglacia7700]

They can't attack china or north Korea either. So not surprising, what did you expect?

[@danielbb8570]

Afghanistan and Libya only American went in first , then American ask other countries help in and used article 5

[@Wills276]

NATO only defeat the weaker not the stronger.

[@umairriyas]

NATO history in iraq - 8 million people were killed NATO history in afganistan - 1 lakh people were killed NATO history in libya - destroyed libya completly in rich to poor NATO history in vietnam - 45k vietnamis were killed NATO history in syria - 2 million people were killed

[@user-qw6xs9eo1m]

Include our Palestinian people

[@bradleygerber7317]

Okay. How many have died in Soviet and Russian wars? Which alliance is democratic and which is autocratic?

[@anticorruptionagenda5106]

Countries with "good and peacefull" leaders that was "loved" by their people and their neighboors! And "evil west" came to destroy the "harmony"!

[@user-qw6xs9eo1m]

@@bradleygerber7317 What ever happens but the world's most successful begger is zelensky, the world's most addicted Gay lover is Biden, he just gives tax payers money for the blow job services of Zelensky.

[@sarojrajsatyal3736]

Nato is democratic ??its leaders r elected by people ??antony terroist blink is elected by ukrinian ?​@bradleygerber7317

[@user-lg7vz9mo5s]

NATO- The Butchers Inc... The founding day of NATO should be celebrated as "World Butchers Day" .

[@iskaykabeya609]

You can't call Gaddafi a dictator madam. Look what lybians have become under Nato so called liberation against the dictator?

[@lakic.90]

You forgot to mention, it takes the resources from those countries also.

[@franciscosolis3079]

They invade and steal their resources too.!

[@sudiptomohan74]

How come the same NATO can't go into Ukraine,is it because Russia is not Afghanistan or Libya....... I think this the best comment, sums everything up.

[@Indian_Girl_Aarini_213]

Engaging series. As a proud Indian🇮🇳, I really love ♥ and have a lot of respect for the incredible work of Palki Sharma really interesting story *How British looted 45 trillion from India* which is as a masterpiece of the highest quality. Its content is truly inspiring and I thoroughly enjoy watching it. The dedication, talent and hard work poured into the video are greatly appreciated by many. The Indian Union Public Service Commission has also deliver a remarkable report titled संघ लोक सेवा आयोग *How Britishers killed 1.8 billion Indians. Chronology of British Raj's exploitative policies* | UPSC," is equally astounding. The Indian government consistently produce insightful and thought-provoking articles of the utmost caliber. I sincerely hope they continue to produce such captivating exceptional work. Can it even get better than that? They deserve an award for best report of the year. Thank you for telling the truth.

[@PraneeI]

If you look up which country was conquered the most. The answer is India.

[@PraneeI]

India holds the largest surrender record in world history with a billion of them surrendering to 300 British sailors for 211 years.

[@PraneeI]

For those who havent read the Indian government's Commission's report on how 1.8 billion Indians were unalived by the British Here is a short summary

[@PraneeI]

First, it was done over a very long period of 200+ years. Not all in one go. And it was the British policies and laws implemented that killed 1.8 billion Indians, not that they were executed

[@PraneeI]

The two main policies that wiped out 1.8 billion Indians are: 1: Allocation of food: Since the British were at war all the time, they didn't have people to do the farming. They made India do agriculture and then take it away. causing a massive famine every week. 2: Plundering of India's natural resources The British forced Indians to mine all the natural minerals in their country and carry them to the ports to be shipped back to England every day. extremely dangerous jobs, and these poor Indians weren't fed, and hundreds of millions succumbed to the exhaustion. The whole of India was ruled by only a handful of Britishers. Why India chose to never fight back baffles many to this day. Maybe India is just obedient by nature.

[@jimbrutan_senior]

A force for the western imperialism and hegemony

[@anthonycarter6814]

You can't have NATO and peace in the same sentence

[@jhuntotoyalmero281]

100% Agree...War keeps them in power and wealthy...what a bunch of hypocrites...."You Can Talk Peace and Have a Gun" - Francis M.

[@danielbb8570]

You can’t have russia , Iran , Palestine, India , china then

[@PedroMendes-ed2dl]

Nato is 75 years. Look what happen before...

[@chrisb3189]

Yes you can. NATO has only been involved in necessary peacekeeping and not in attacking places

[@anthonycarter6814]

@@chrisb3189 bro stop acting delusional 90% of the wars, proxy wars, civil unrest is thank Europe and US all for their personal gains how can you create or help to create a problem then come with a solution and act like the good guy 🤣🤣🤣

[@najeebullahfaqiri2423]

We experienced in Afghanistan, they come to fight against terrorist and violence but finally handover to Taliban but in media they blame Afghan army that they not fight but NATO is empowered terrorist group

[@junsabado5890]

Which is the truth I mean, the afghan army didn't even put up a good fight. Ukraine manage to resist a more organized army(Russia) yet the afghan army surrender in a single night. Can't believe US army spend billions of dollars for such cowards.

[@abhiksarkar3829]

Now USA minister is lecturing India not to cross the red line of USA, hypocrisy

[@defence3355]

Us ambassador to india not minister

[@abhiksarkar3829]

@@defence3355 Eric Michael Garcetti (born February 4, 1971) is an American politician and diplomat who has been the United States ambassador to India since May 11, 2023. He was the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles from 2013 until 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected in the 2013 election, and re-elected in 2017

[@proudtobeaninfidelkafirand7471]

He is a woke CIA covert agent. So much for CIA's proprietary OS.

[@JovicaNedeljkovic-nf2ur]

Palki Sharma is the best and the most honest. God bless you Palki sister.

[@jackrupal-pq2nq]

American government nato has had so many wars that they shouldn't have had and there a big problem because they like to tell there nato members what to do ,biggest problem makers and not for peaceful resolutions 1st at all .

[@user-gz8lp9zh6q]

always salute your fearless and factual reporting…regards from the Philippines

[@matw-jo6uh]

America now pushing Philippines and Asia to go to war with China 😢

[@kashifkhan-vi6nq]

Don't get us wrong "going after Taliban was not a mistake, it was an important strategic and moral goal". No Palki, it was not a moral goal rather a strategic only. Invading any sovereign nation under any pretext is illegal and morally wrong. Only reason they invade bcoz they thought they are powerful enough to eliminate Taliban and can get hold of Afghanistan to keep watch on Russia, China, Iran and maybe India. Only reason they left bcoz they failed in their objectives and badly defeated by Taliban's insurgency.

[@SoftGee-lo4jh]

You are right my sister😮😮😢😢😢

[@martinpalousek4370]

Absolutely 💯 truth

[@austindsouza84]

So True Palki

[@mnlf5630]

NATO hungry and thirsty of innocent blood 🙈

[@matw-jo6uh]

I want you to tell me why is that funny to you 🤮

[@Joe1102]

I still fail to understand why we need this, can't we live in peace

[@BMW14375]

imperialism

[@shemmutuku1943]

You're correct

[@sudippaul5776]

Nice video

[@asitdebnath]

Saddam and Gaddafi lost their lives and left their respective countries in peril because of their untimely de-dollarization push. Had they chosen to do it today, it would have been far more successful.

[@douglascooper1987]

As an American, I would Love to be Out Of NATO.😒

[@danielbb8570]

Do you realised usa only country used article 5 , all nato help fight in Afghanistan what you caused and started, you also ask uk hell in Iraq wars , you need nato members

[@douglascooper1987]

@@danielbb8570 Please get Speech Therapy, you Make Very Little Sense.😕

[@felipe-vibor]

NATO is America. The other members are cheerleading European vassal states.

[@petermclelland278]

Scuttled out of Afghanistan on America's coat tails fast enough.Mighty Nato! Oooowh! Scary!

[@mitalidixon4722]

Gadaffi was never a dictator, calling him that is being part of the hypocrisy. What was the living standard of people in Libya before. I don't want to say what people had before his death. They say Modi is a dictator, should they come for him too. Gadaffi was an African hero. Stop using that word to describe him

[@ayodeleadedeji660]

God bless you....

[@worldatpeace8979]

What is he then? A democratic elected leader ?

[@user-bp2bx3ng3j]

They haven't said same to king Charles of Britain nor king of Spain or Germany

[@Biggydiggly]

We just gonna ignore the fact that he had been in power from 1969-2011? Or the fact that this "hero of Africa" waged a deadly war on its neighbor Chad killing 6,626 people? Or how about the fact that a building raided by rebel forces was found to have foulders of tortured people who had gone missing?

[@chrissimfukwe407]

he was the leader the people of libya @@worldatpeace8979

[@ramankuttybalakrishnan8837]

Nicely put!

[@user-sd9tm6lr7s]

Good 🎵

[@user-fn4ot2go1t]

Truly palki you need a major big award for the way you really present your news

[@AnjulaGodakumbura]

Good question..

[@angelawhitehead6187]

Thanks Palki very True. My country is in this organisation. Many in it don't want to be in it but have no choice.very easy to guess why that might be.

[@malithpasindu9516]

Good content

[@davidhuttner9431]

With their history, you'd think they'd have sense enough to keep a low profile.

[@marshaanthony3656]

Well, it's a force none the less!

[@cricket_shorts24x7]

Force for the Militant not for the civilians. I think. 😊

[@dominiqpowell37]

I THINK WE KNOW THIS ANSWER, ITS THE WEST WHO IS ALWAY BREAKING THE REST.

[@goldengandt1424]

Gaddafi is not a dictator, how can he be when all he did was to make life better for his country people

[@kumarmanglamagrawal4204]

Can somebody please stop this false organization

[@barely9955]

we chinese can

[@MrSahbunky]

​@@barely9955and take over the evil agenda

[@user-tw3gs2xv2y]

This alliance has only showed defeats wherever they were. Wars have never ever solved problems.

[@Ronin13881]

ugh.. the audacity to celebrate! NATO destroy nations😡

[@maliksy7746]

Absolute evil!

[@SG003]

NATO stands for peace Austrian painter loved jews British empire was great for natives Oh wait! Today isn't april fools day?

[@AndrewKyule]

Nato is evil and that is why lgbtq came from europe

[@sahilahmod-yr7zd]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sydneymushumba7157]

Well said palki

[@juanvga]

Woooowwwww

[@jackmcnally9237]

I could not agree with you more 😮😊! A vicious organisation, designed specifically to make profit for the English and Yanks 😊😊😊😊😊! I'm a Scot who prefers non British media sources of information 😮😅😊😊😊😊😊! Keep up your good and precious work !😊😊😊😊😊!

[@sonalis8471]

Awesome take on this topic.. Palki rocks 👌

[@JackPaul-vs3bq]

It's not a force for good, that's for sure.

[@gustawana-2446]

Without a doubt

[@sanjaysanj6688]

What r they exactly celebrating ?? 🙄🤔

[@xmkl38]

The people they have killed up to date. Disgusting.

[@kathyasubash9797]

👍

[@shalomyadangsi1239]

NATO and Disruptions are 5&6

[@eespn4764]

Pure evil😢

[@Shamansdurx]

Evil without a doubt!

[@ronnymjs758]

all the leaders of the 32 countries are icy ... NATO is icy ,, Sweden and Finland have icy as prime minister. therefore now a member of NATO

[@user-hz3ry5hg1w]

NATO members are majorly developed, rankings on the growth leader board are hard to hold on to. They will drain each others material and immaterial resources because they can. Economic turmoil that has gripped the NATO members can only be covered up by.....black swans

[@sahilahmod-yr7zd]

Nobody beat palki❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@TonyMontana33452]

Palki Sharma revealed the boundaries of her intelligence when she called Gaddafi a "dictator". She was smarter than that when she worked for WION news.

[@minidish]

A cheese party for the goats in charge!

[@Fada-qq2es]

Well said.

[@gyadre]

NATO can do something but at the end of the day if Afghans are not sincere about building their country but filling their own pocket. How long will American guard Afghans?

[@Ragsit]

Why do u think its business of america to protect? Revolutions dont happen by force. If afghans aren't up and arms against taliban, no change is possible. But america behaves like almighty, bt cant even finish the job. Afghanis were minding their own business, american assault united them to join hands with taliban. Why tf america cant be patient? There r battles that need brain than muscle. The terrorismm doesn't exist in blood. Its an ideology,it exists in the minds of few muslimsss who has a goal of islamisationnn of the globe. Instead of targeting the ideology and promoting education, science and technology, USA goes there with an iron fist. Returned home with an embarrassment of 20 damn years. This world doesn't need saving , it needs observers and intellectuals , those who know when to act and when to not act. Honestly, NATO knows they r powerful and thats why they need not respect sovereignty of smaller nations. But a just and law abiding world is only possible if the leaders of that world practice mutual respect and caution. I hope world powers grow wise with time. Its like how govt have grown wise. Now govts focus more on governance rather forceful government.

[@rka-truthalwayswins5127]

What BS!! Use brains!!

[@achillesglacia7700]

Pats itself on the back, and then leaves😅

[@user-tn3nu9yf2h]

Thank you - this is the most enlightening, and critical account of NATO...As opposite laudatory and uncritical assessment...Is NATO an instrument of war? seems to be the case...Is it an instrument of peace? Methods cast doubt on peace-making...You are spot on! Congrats: this is the bewst program on NATO's 75th anniversary

[@shankarbalakrishnan2360]

I think u guys are losing the picture of life. It helps my work making it stronger by being diff❤❤🎉🎉 thks

[@user-rg9pi5me8q]

❤❤❤palki

[@hamindo]

Dear Ms. Palki Sharma, I hope this message finds you well. I am an avid viewer of Vantage and I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere admiration for your insightful and fearless commentary on the show. Your ability to speak the truth and not be intimidated by the 'big ones' in this world is truly commendable. Your comments resonate deeply with many of us who value honest and fearless journalism. Keep up the excellent work, and please know that your efforts do not go unnoticed. You are making a significant impact with your work, and I look forward to watching more of your insightful analyses on Vantage. Warm regards,

[@andrebarnaby4354]

Nato still don't prove to the world how powerful they are, we need to see the rescue of Ukraine.

[@pailaksiar3904]

Well said n thankyou Ms Palki

[@danielbb8570]

So when them country asked for nato members help we should say no , when American asked help in Iraq both wars and used article 5 we should say no , country ask nato members there agree send troops, it wasn’t all nato members went in them country , them countries want independence and have a choice

[@bikramshrestha9371]

❤❤❤They are white supermasi ..No more Nato. We need peace we all are human N this Earth is one...love UN

[@prasadraomuppana1616]

NATO anniversary for existence in the Globe not useful to maintain peace or to protect member/about to join members

[@TnessDaly-yh6en]

🌹Bery good , my dear you have improved 89% Congratulations. This is the First Broadcasting if Yours that I have followed 👌Your were perfect from the Beginning to End. Former @CNNiReporter.

[@sriduttanutulapati8836]

Damnnn

[@sriduttanutulapati8836]

Thats some heavy hitting by palki ji

[@salvatoredinunzio4137]

European country doesn’t want have nothing to do with the NATO alliance

[@tamaracoita4580]

You are wrong ,NATO alliance bring peace and stability on the continent 😁, sorry to say for you

[@salvatoredinunzio4137]

@@tamaracoita4580 NATO alliance bring great Costco style hotdog 🌭

[@bonificiacirca4272]

I'm from phil thanks for your concerns about what's happening in this world you open the blind eyes and insane powerful of all the countries regarding bato love to hear your voice

[@sandoo7605]

very nice palki

[@Raja-ct9xq]

With out a ending #speech 💬 by #Zelensky - #NATO didnt complete 😂😂😂

[@nsubuganaziru361]

This lady is something else

[@jenniferazad885]

Bravo Palki Sharma 👍👍. Thanks

[@user-ox9sj6on4y]

History long ago...high gas prices Lybia and Afganistan to sell high prices gas for NATO..NATO in crisis...Lybia and Afganistan under sanctions from NATO.NATO helped Croatia against agression.

[@MO-fl8vm]

Srpska Republic forces had conducted ethnic cleansing of Bosnians when Yugoslavia broke up…..

[@alanklm]

So basically once USSR fall apart NATO has became the most powerful military org in the world and went completely out of hand...

[@dominiqpowell37]

YOU NEVER MENTIONED THE IRAQ WAR WAS AN ILLEGAL WAR.😊

[@FaisalIbnKawsarSohail]

A Force of EVIL, period..

[@desalegneanteneh9555]

North Korea said I see you 😂😂

[@naderamirli8467]

well said again!!

[@YunjiRyzen]

If your not a member then you cant feel the difference

[@natgenesis5038]

I love her ❤because she’s not bias

[@Kumar.928]

8 December 2021, an Indian highest priority VIP helicopter mission transporting India's most important senior commander *Bipin* as well as many of India's most highest ranking captains, generals, officers, chiefs, squadron leaders all onboard crashed resulting in the death of all 14 passengers. If India cannot even guarantee their most senior military officer safety during a short and simple 4 minute flight, how can they possibly accomplish anything? This is *not* a fairy tale made up by India's adversaries to make it as though India's military is incompetent. It's real, with concrete evidence of it happening. First, there was a phone-quality video of the helicopter falling out of the sky taken by a tourist in the village. Then there were more videos of the helicopter crash site with people trying to extinguish the flames. There is also videos of people pulling out Group Captain Varun Singh, who was the only survivor but a week later passed away from injuries. More footages of ambulances and rescue team rushing frantically to the scene to find survivors. And there were videos of Modi and the Indian Defense Minister going to their funeral.

[@ravigoojha1]

Have you heard about something called sabotage?

[@ravigoojha1]

The perpetrator is a serving member of the Indian Armed forces on the pay of a foreign country!

[@AbhishekMishra-sm6nq]

Check properly the eventz aft Ge. Vipin Rawatz martyrdom. U Will find tat Indian retaliation waz aggressive.

[@afronews7034]

Bad company😂😂😂😂

[@ravigoojha1]

@@AbhishekMishra-sm6nq ?????

[@geoffreybyamukama1018]

Congratulations to the Mighty NATO/OTAN.

[@alaomaalozie]

Interesting revelation; sad!

[@Newdawnfootwears]

Melema of south Africa once said.you can't talk about NATO and PEACE in one sentence.

[@ShumaniNebonde]

A force for Evil , as they destroyed Libya.

[@JG-hy8kv]

Wow 😢

[@haddyjalloh546]

Interest intervention 😢

[@elkanaajowi9093]

The gathering of Warmongers and Mass Murderers in the pretext of avoiding the the same. What an irony?

[@masekoromeo7919]

INDIA must Join NATO, as they were told to leave Pakistan alone. Where is India business men when XI invites the CEO'"s of the world

[@muhammadozairkhan2647]

Why it happened? What was needed to do back then and what was done ? If someone wants to fix the damage done this world doesn't allow them to do that. What was supposed to do for Afghanistan in 2021 and what was done back then? So much to say for the goody goody good guys (the victims) but they do not want to listen. Lots of things to talk about what I've never said but it's ok, The anti west sentiments will remain.

[@krishnamax4746]

That still doesn't give Russia the right to invade Ukraine and taking away their home land Ukraine is not a nato country as yet if you are attracted by a much more might power you will eventually ask any for help

[@somethingnotthere]

you dug your grave, with their help

[@astritkasolli9295]

3.5 milion soldier 1.2 trilion bugjet 👊👊

[@davianalexander1844]

So true

[@priyaraman952]

You are so articulate and such an amazing lady!!