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PREMIUM: Noam Chomsky's Co-Writer Nathan Robinson on America in the World

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps

CHAPTER

The Contradictions of Democracy Promotion

This chapter examines the complexities surrounding U.S. involvement in Iraq and other nations under the guise of promoting democracy, revealing a lack of local consultation and sustainable governance. It critiques the inconsistency of American foreign policy, highlighting the disparity between idealistic rhetoric and the often tragic consequences of intervention.

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