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National Security

Abdul El-Sayed: Why Trillion-Dollar Wars Always Get Funded

Videos
Abdul El Sayed
Healthcare Reform
Human Security
Military Industrial Complex
mpac
muslim public affairs council
National Security
public health
salam al-marayati
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
US foreign policy
On September 7, 2026 By MPAC
In this clip from the 2020 MPAC webinar series, host Salam Al-Marayati and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed break down the vital shift from traditional military "national security" to authentic "human security". El-Sayed exposes why trillion-dollar military expenditures receive effortless political backing while funding basic human wellbeing remains an uphill fight: war generates massive corporate profit, while investing in human healthcare and community infrastructure does not. NOTE: MPAC Foundation, MAS PACE, & ICSC are nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organizations. This candidate forum is conducted solely for voter education and does not constitute an endorsement of, opposition to, or support for any candidate, political party, or campaign. The views expressed by participating candidates are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of MPAC Foundation, MAS PACE, or ICSC. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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Why US Foreign Policy Keeps Failing in Iran

Videos
Foreign Policy Reform
Gulf Stability
Iran Policy
Jerrold Green
Middle East diplomacy
mpac
muslim public affairs council
National Security
salam al-marayati
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
On July 24, 2026 By MPAC
Despite decades of predictions that ruling structures in Iran would crumble, military escalation and economic sanctions have repeatedly missed their target while regional instability worsens. In this clip from The MPAC® Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, Salam and Middle East policy expert Dr. Jerrold Green dissect Washington's broken national security playbook. True American interests are not secured through endless conflict, but by utilizing regional expertise and prioritizing human-centered diplomacy. Watch full podcast episodes and policy breakdowns on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description! Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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President Biden’s Withdrawal: A Turning Point for American Democracy and the Democratic Party

Statements
america
democracy
election
National Security
Palestine
On July 21, 2024 By MPAC
Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | July 21, 2024 — President Biden’s decision to end his campaign for re-election is a testament to the resilience of American democracy. Despite its flaws, our political system continues to ensure that the will of the people is heard. As the Democratic Party pivots…
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