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First Gaza, Now Tehran: The Calculus of Genocide with Sami Hamdi

The Thinking Muslim

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The Struggle Between Public Sentiment and Foreign Interests

This chapter critically examines the conflict between the American public's preferences and the demands of influential donors in shaping foreign policy. It highlights the tension faced by political leaders in prioritizing constituents' interests over powerful lobbying groups, particularly concerning Israel, and discusses a potential shift in public sentiment towards military intervention and foreign funding.

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