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

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The Iraq War: Power Dynamics and Consequences

This chapter examines the intricate decision-making processes behind the Iraq War, attributing ultimate accountability to George W. Bush and his administration despite neoconservative influences. It also discusses the failures of U.S. intelligence operations, the rise of Shiite power, and the implications of U.S. military intervention on regional politics. The narrative ties these events to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader impact of American and Israeli policies on fundamentalist movements.

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