The War in Iran: Why Are We There and Who Really Benefits?
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The United States started a war by bombing Iran and assassinating its leadership. Is this war necessary? What is the cost in human life, financial assets, war material, and our deterrence of threats elsewhere in the world while we attack Iran?
Dr. Michael Baker will explore what he says are the real reasons for starting this war, who wins, who loses, and who profits the most; he will "follow the money" with film clips and analysis to explain why we are really in Iran and who benefits.
About the Speaker
Dr. Michael Baker is a retired surgeon who served 30 years in uniform and retired from the U.S. Navy with the rank of rear admiral, having earned numerous awards, including a Combat Action Ribbon and 3 Legion of Merit Awards. He has been a staff planner for Naval Forces Central Command (CENTCOM) covering the Mideast; was deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps to combat duty in Desert Storm; and has had numerous assignments in CENTCOM, including Bahrain, Kuwait, and Egypt. He currently teaches history, political science, and military affairs for the Osher Lifelong Learning (OLLI) Programs at UC Berkeley, Dominican University, Cal State University East Bay, Cal State University Channel Islands.
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Dominican University
The Creekside Room
100 Magnolia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
United States
Dr. Michael Baker
M.D., Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (ret)
6:45 p.m. check-in & reception
7–8:30 p.m. program
(all times Pacific Time)
COST
$15 (member discounts at online registration only)
Free for students and Dominican staff
