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“In November 2004, U.S. occupation forces launched their second major attack on the city of Falluja. The press reported major war crimes instantly, with approval.”

Quote by Noam Chomsky

Book:Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy

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Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy

This comprehensive work delves into the causes and consequences of political instability, corruption, and the erosion of civil liberties in nations facing governance challenges. The author examines historical and contemporary examples to illustrate the complexities of state failure and its impact on global politics. more

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Noam Chomsky, born on December 7, 1928, is a renowned linguist from the United States. His research in generative grammar and transformational grammar has had a profound impact on modern linguistics. Chomsky's academic achievements extend beyond linguistics, as he is also an active political commentator and philosopher, known for his unique perspective and profound insights. more

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“There's a War Crimes Act in the United States passed by a Republican Congress in 1996, which says that grave breaches of the Geneva Convention are subject to the death penalty. And that doesn't mean the soldier that committed them - that means the commanders.”

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“John Lewis Gaddis is not only the favorite historian of the Reagan administration, but he's regarded as the dean of Cold War scholarship, the leading figure in the American Cold War scholarship, a professor at Yale.”

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“Since the civil war in Laos was resumed in earnest in 1963, American participation has been veiled in secrecy.”

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“Up until the First World War, when people turned anti-German, Germany had been described by American political scientists as the model of democracy.”

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“The prescription for endless war poses a far greater danger to Americans than perceived enemies do, for reasons the terrorist organisations understand very well.”

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“The target of preventive war must have several characteristics. It must be virtually defenceless; it must be important enough to be worth the trouble; it must be possible to portray it as the ultimate evil and an imminent threat to our survival.”

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