Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is partly the result of an unsuccessful, decade-long plan to ‘contain and deter’ the Iranian regime.
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The fantasy of America as a liberal and redempetive global power is fast unravelling.
To be a world leader after 1945, the US had to be seen to be anti-racist. Now it no longer cares who is watching.
Iraqis have taken to the streets to protest against the foreign interference – by both Iran and the US – in their country.
In the footsteps of US foriegn policy blunders, China is making friends and influencing people in Latin America.
Jeff Flake called the US president’s lies and attacks on the media a danger to democracy, but it’s unlikely to change anyone’s mind.
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Professor in International Politics, City St George's, University of London
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Doctoral Researcher in Politics, University of Surrey
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Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Nottingham Trent University
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Research fellow, City St George's, University of London
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Professor of American Studies, University College Dublin
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Director of Security Studies and Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, UMass Lowell
