Why the Suez Canal is so Insanely Important.. (and Nukes)

That time the US considered nuking a new canal.

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Johnny Harris is a filmmaker and journalist. He currently is based in Washington, DC, reporting on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe. Johnny's visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways. He holds a BA in international relations from Brigham Young University and an MA in international peace and conflict resolution from American University.

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[RealLifeLore]

Wow, that plan to nuke a canal through Israel has got to be the most American thing I've ever heard of. Super fascinating explainer!!

[jaridkeen]

Its sad my phone has been to more countries than me.

[jaredgolian]

Johnny must have had this video ready and just waited for the Suez canal to be in the news because this is too good

[fissionabledolphin]

This man could literally talk about the invention of cement and I would pay total attention

[imblack]

Has johnny harris actually uploaded twice in 2 days? This is a good week seriously

[TusharGoyal]

"First, let's look at a map."

- Johnny Harris, circa 2021

[storyls]

Fun fact: The Suez Canal wasnt the first canal between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, ancient Egypt dug out a canal between Suez and the Nile known as the Canal of the Pharaohs, which was the inspiration for the canal. First found by Napoleon after ancient rumors about it.

[forkast]

"and the US sent in this Canadian guy" damn Canada keeps getting glossed over 😔 he won a nobel prize for that

[strider]

The story about the ships that were stucked in that canal for 8 years is actually a fantastic story. I recommend learning about it.

[aidansilvia]

“You can still be an empire, but you have to be a bit *smoother* about it”

[cactustown]

Johnny: “all six continents”
Antarctica: :(

[MaxFosh]

Looking into Johnny’s download files be like: French_laughter_man.mp3

[vshlrajguru]

How has Netflix not approched you and paid you to make full length documentaries yet?... You are what journalism means... Kudos to you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[bundleme]

As an Egyptian, this is mind blowing and explains so many things going on in Egypt right now.. Hats off 🎩

[MateoQuixote]

"So I have to tell you this insane story, it was the 1960's and the US government-" think that's how every insane story starts

[TheBoyer]

That Canadian guy at 7:49 was Canadian prime minister Lester Pearson and he also won a Nobel prize during negotiations

[SpiritDragon]

YT recommended your skid row video and now I’m obsessed. You are so Talented in many many ways, WOW! Thank you for being you & sharing with all of us! I’m honestly so grateful🙏

[FinancialShinanigan]

Ever Given captain was probably watching a Johnny Harris video and got distracted by the stunning visuals

[Dr_McDickerson]

thank you God for blessing me with this horrid sleep schedule, for it allows me to watch new videos immediately after they’re uploaded

[mitchelldutrizac]

Fun Fact: The Canadian guy’s name was Lester B. Pearson. He won a Nobel Peace Prize for his role in resolving the crisis in 1957 and was the Prime Minister of Canada from 1963-1968. He was also the person who introduced the Canadian flag as we know it today, and rolled out universal healthcare nationwide, among other things.

Put some god damn respect on the man’s name.