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Confronting Capitalism: How Iraq Became the Regime Change Playbook

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The Lessons of Iraq: Understanding Imperial Motives in Military Interventions

This chapter explores the consequences of the Iraq War and the political discourse around military interventions, particularly in relation to Iran. It critiques the notion that regime change fosters democracy, suggesting instead that it often aligns more with American imperial objectives than with the needs of local populations.

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