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Tom Stevenson & Tariq Ali: Someone Else's Empire

London Review Bookshop Podcast

CHAPTER

The Geopolitical Importance of the Persian Gulf and US-Egypt Relations

This chapter explores the United States' historical focus on the Persian Gulf, the importance of hydrocarbon resources, and the geopolitical strategies employed to maintain the global order. It also discusses the US-Egypt relationship, including support for Egypt's army and the ongoing issue of torture.

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