Thawra Epilogue: Islamic Revolution and Gulf Wars
Jacobin Radio
A History of U.S. Military Involvement in the Middle East
This chapter explores the historical roots of America's military presence in the Middle East, beginning with the establishment of a US airbase in Saudi Arabia in 1945. It analyzes significant U.S. interventions, the shifting geopolitical dynamics post-British withdrawal, and the complex relationships with regional powers leading to the Gulf Wars. The chapter culminates in a critical examination of the Iraq invasion and its far-reaching humanitarian and political consequences.
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