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Confronting Capitalism: How Iraq Became the Regime Change Playbook

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The Illusions of Democracy: U.S. Interventions in Iraq

This chapter explores the U.S. intervention in Iraq, emphasizing the failures to establish a stable government and the consequences of dismantling the Baathist Party and army. It critiques the tendency to prioritize American interests over genuine democratic aspirations of the Iraqi people, drawing parallels with past interventions in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The discussion also challenges the notion that populations like Iraqis are unprepared for democracy, instead highlighting a colonial mindset that has historically suppressed democratic movements.

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