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“As a kid I was enamored with fiction, most of it utterly forgettable and long forgotten.”

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Andrew Bacevich

Andrew Bacevich is an American political scientist born in 1947. His research focuses on military, foreign policy, and American politics. Bacevich is known for his criticism of American military intervention, particularly during the Iraq War. His writings extensively discuss American foreign policy and its impact on international relations. more

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