May 18, 2021

The Middle East: America’s Briar Patch

American militarism and a bipartisan reluctance to place limits on Israeli actions have cost Washington influence and credibility in the region.

Mel Goodman

Read more here: https://www.counterpunch.org/2021/05/18/the-middle-east-americas-briar-patch/

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