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How the myth of democracy fuels the US forever wars

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Rhetoric of Democracy: The Justification for the Iraq War

This chapter explores the evolution of justification for the Iraq War, shifting from imminent threats to a focus on promoting democracy. It critiques the exaggeration of threats, such as weapons of mass destruction, and discusses the implications of U.S. foreign policy in the region.

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