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The Myth of American Idealism
How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World
Book • 2024
In "The Myth of American Idealism," Noam Chomsky and Nathan Robinson dissect the history of US foreign policy, arguing that it has consistently prioritized strategic interests over democratic ideals.
The book examines numerous interventions, revealing how the pursuit of power has led to devastating consequences worldwide.
Chomsky and Robinson challenge the narrative of American exceptionalism, exposing the hypocrisy and violence inherent in many US foreign policy decisions.
They offer a critical analysis of the justifications used to legitimize these actions, highlighting the human cost of these interventions.
The book ultimately calls for a fundamental shift in US foreign policy, advocating for a more just and equitable approach to international relations.
The book examines numerous interventions, revealing how the pursuit of power has led to devastating consequences worldwide.
Chomsky and Robinson challenge the narrative of American exceptionalism, exposing the hypocrisy and violence inherent in many US foreign policy decisions.
They offer a critical analysis of the justifications used to legitimize these actions, highlighting the human cost of these interventions.
The book ultimately calls for a fundamental shift in US foreign policy, advocating for a more just and equitable approach to international relations.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Mentioned by 

as an account of U.S. foreign policy over the past 60 years that's very critical.


Nathan J. Robinson

13 snips
MAGA Doesn't Understand Anything About The Roman Empire (w/ Honor Cargill-Martin)
According to 

, the book argues that American foreign policy is more about power than principle.


Kevin Hirten

How the myth of democracy fuels the US forever wars
Reviewed by Daniel Bessner for The Nation magazine, highlighting Chomsky's life work and questioning the effectiveness of anti-war movements.

Noam Chomsky and the Fight Against Empire | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
Mentioned by 

as his new book co-authored with Professor Noam Chomsky.


Nathan J. Robinson

How Noam Chomsky Exposes The Myth of American Idealism
Mentioned as a book by Noam Chomsky and 

.


Nathan J. Robinson

The Democratic Party Lied to You About Joe Biden
Recommended by 

as a great entry point for understanding Noam Chomsky's views on US foreign policy.


Sam Seder

2405 - Chomsky On The Myth of American Idealism w/ Nathan J. Robinson
Mentioned by Nathan J. Robinson as a recapitulation of Chomsky's critique of U.S. foreign policy.

Episode 430 Promo - The Claims Adjuster, Rough Justice, & Why Matt Yglesias Is Confidently Wrong About Everything (w/ Nathan J. Robinson)
Available for purchase, mentioned by 

in the outro.


Nathan J. Robinson

This Surgeon Criticized UnitedHealth on TikTok—Then They Threatened to Sue (w/ Dr. Elisabeth Potter)
Mentioned by 

as a book presenting a critique of American global power.


Josh Szeps

PREMIUM: Noam Chomsky's Co-Writer Nathan Robinson on America in the World
Mentioned by 

and available at penguinrandomhouse.com.


Nathan J. Robinson

Rise of the Idiot Interviewer
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as a new book co-written by Noam Chomsky and 

that distills Chomsky's arguments about U.S. foreign policy.

Ben Burgis


Nathan J. Robinson

Season 7 Episode 15: Nathan Robinson on His Book w/Noam Chomsky (+ Jordan Peterson's Jubilee)