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#478 – Scott Horton: The Case Against War and the Military Industrial Complex

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The Geopolitical Tangle of U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East

This chapter examines the intricate dynamics of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, focusing on the ideological rift within the Syrian conflict. It highlights the multifaceted roles of external influences, specifically the Israel lobby, in shaping policies and perceptions toward regime change, while critiquing the political motivations behind support for various factions. The discussion also addresses the historical contexts of military interventions and the consequences of misaligned narratives that have emerged throughout the Syrian civil war.

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