Star Trek and American Imperialism

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The way Star Trek approaches various moral and ethical issues has always been influenced by the sociopolitical environment in which each installment was produced. In this video, I examine how one of the most oft-overlooked influences, U.S. foreign policy, shaped the franchise from its early days to the 21st century.

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CHAPTERS -
00:00 Intro
01:17 Captain Kirk and JFK
02:44 Vietnam and The Original Series
06:02 Realpolitik and War on Terror
09:51 Outro