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US Seeks Unprecedented Iranian Goal Amidst Oil Politics

Historian A.N. Wilson examines the long-standing U.S. objective of transforming Iran into a compliant, oil-rich ally, a goal with no historical precedent. The discussion delves into how global oil interests have consistently driven Western policy in the Middle East, tracing a path from the 1953 coup to contemporary geopolitical challenges.

1 month ago
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The Venezuelan Quagmire: A New Trap in the Old Game of Nation-Building

Despite campaigning against foreign entanglements, the Trump administration's intervention in Venezuela, dubbed 'nation-building light,' risks repeating past U.S. failures in Afghanistan and Iraq. This strategy, aiming for remote control and oil extraction, faces severe challenges including economic realities, an escalating humanitarian crisis, and the inherent difficulty of establishing legitimacy without direct commitment to democratic state-building.

2 months ago