Blumenthal, Max

The Management of Savagery: How America's National Security State Fueled the Rise of Al Qaeda, Isis, and Donald Trump

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ISBN 13:
9781788732307
author:
Blumenthal, Max
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Verso Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
19.56 x 12.7 x 2.54 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, International Relations,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£29.32

Description

The Management of Savagery: How America's National Security State Fueled the Rise of Al Qaeda, ISIS, and Donald Trump The consequences of America's failed wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Syria have been far-reaching, with jihadist terrorism and Western ultra-nationalism on the rise. In this book, Max Blumenthal examines the real story behind America's dealings with the world, revealing how the extremist forces threatening global peace today are a direct result of the country's imperial designs. The United States' secret funding of extremist groups, including Osama Bin Laden, has led to a cycle of violence that has sustained these groups and created fertile ground for the Islamic State. The Pentagon's training and arming of jihadist elements in various countries has also contributed to the spread of extremism, with military interventions in the Middle East changing regimes and creating instability. This book argues that the Trump presidency is a natural consequence of neoconservative imperialism, and that his dealings in the Middle East are likely to exacerbate the situation. By examining the complex web of relationships between America's national security state and the rise of extremist groups, Blumenthal sheds light on the underlying causes of the global threats we face today.

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