8/22/25 William Van Wagenen on the CIA’s Covert War to Remake the Middle East
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Unraveling U.S. Intelligence and Radical Alliances
This chapter explores the intricate history of U.S. intelligence agencies' interactions with radical Islamic groups, revealing how these relationships aimed to destabilize governments across various conflicts. It critically examines the recruitment of fighters for proxy wars and the unintended support of sectarian violence, particularly in Iraq and Syria. The dialogue also scrutinizes the controversies surrounding the Iraq War, the narrative manipulation related to key figures like Zarqawi, and the broader implications of U.S. foreign policy decisions.
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