Iraq, Afganistan and Imperialism of Our Time

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Aijaz Ahmad presents a critical analysis of U.S. foreign policy since World War I, emphasizing its aim to eliminate communism, thwart Third World nationalism, and maintain capitalist dominance. He examines the global offensive following the USSR's collapse, highlighting the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq within this theoretical framework. The book also addresses the impact of U.S.-UK sanctions, the UN's complicity, the EU's ambiguous position, and the geopolitical significance of oil in regions like Iraq and the Caspian Sea, offering insights into contemporary imperialism.