American Empire and Authoritarianism

This chapter examines the fallout from the Soviet Union's collapse and the rise of an aggressive American foreign policy post-9/11, highlighting ideological contradictions in the war on terror. It discusses the interplay between military interventions, domestic authoritarianism, and the emergence of racial justice movements, while critiquing the Democratic Party's imperialistic tendencies. The analysis also reflects on the implications of neoliberalism and the current political landscape, emphasizing the failures of the elite in addressing systemic inequalities.