The Violent History of the Middle East and Its Connection to US Imperialism and Colonialism

This chapter delves into the violent history of the Middle East, specifically focusing on the rise of ISIS and its connection to US imperialism, colonial Zionism, and the repressive state structure established by the British and Americans. The speaker emphasizes the devastating consequences of the US invasion of Iraq and argues that the current state of the Middle East is a result of US domination, obsession with oil and Israel, and the suppression of democratic civic order.