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Middle East on the Brink: Escalation, Diplomacy, and the Search for Stability
New Books in Middle Eastern Studies
Understanding 'the Blob': Groupthink and Foreign Policy Dynamics
This chapter delves into the idea of 'the blob,' representing an interconnected foreign policy establishment prone to narrow thinking and group conformity. It discusses historical examples, particularly from the Vietnam War, to illustrate the consequences of inflexible diplomatic strategies in the face of unconventional influences.
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