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Final piece of a series
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Below are comments and observations on major events in the Middle East since World War II. It must be remembered that the U.S. fought the Cold War during much of this period. This led to the imprisonment, torture and murder of uncountable innocent people and thereby to the terrorist "blowback" that threatens America today.See the full content of this document
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My Turn: The Ultimate Blowback Ii
The Cold War Isn't Over
One frequently hears of the pervasive term "the national interest." This is typically based on the interests of the powerful only, not the interests of the American people. It is one of the cloudier concepts in the field of foreign affairs since it gives the false impression that a democratic consensus has been reached and therefore no...See the full content of this document
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