In his piece today at TomDispatch, Andrew Bacevich carefully explores several Washington assumptions about the world that are quite delusionary. Here they are. For his analysis of each, read the piece! “* The presence of U.S. forces in the Islamic world contributes to regional stability and enhances American influence. * The Persian Gulf constitutes a vital U.S. national security interest. * Egypt and Saudi Arabia are valued and valuable American allies. * The interests of the United States and Israel align. * Terrorism poses an existential threat that the United States must defeat.”
Posted on: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 21:30:00 +0000
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