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Author: Tmcwilliam

The Decline of the Petrodollar and Diminishing US Privileges in the Middle East

July 29, 2018 Tmcwilliam

Since the emergence of the so-called “Petrodollar” in 1973, the US Dollar (USD henceforth) has held a unique position in…

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Posted in: Articles Filed under: Imperialism, Iran, Middle east, USA

Review-Fateful Triangle: Chomsky’s magnum opus on Israel-Palestine is as relevant now as it was when it was first published

July 27, 2018 Tmcwilliam

Fateful Triangle: The United States, Israel, and the Palestinians Noam Chomsky Pluto Press, 2016 Chomsky provides his usual insight into…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: History, Israel-Palestine, Middle east, USA

Review-The Battle for Syria: An excellent and non-partisan explanation of the Syrian conflict and its major actors

July 26, 2018 Tmcwilliam

The Battle for Syria, international rivalry in the new Middle East Christopher Phillips Yale, 2018 This excellent work dissects the Syrian…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: Iran, Middle east, Russia, Syria, USA

NATO in Kosovo: imperialism in humanitarian clothing?

June 28, 2018 Tmcwilliam

Introduction When Tony Blair proclaimed, “a New Internationalism,” many interpreted it to be the unveiling of a great new foreign…

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Posted in: Articles Filed under: Europe, Imperialism

Review-The End of Marco Polo’s World: A collection of essays of varying quality with a few interesting points

June 22, 2018 Tmcwilliam

The End of Marco Polo’s World: War Strategy and American interests in the twenty-first century Robert. D. Kaplan Random House, 2018 Throughout…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: Asia, China, Middle east, USA

Review-Yugoslavia: An excellent collection of Chomsky’s works from before, during and after the conflicts

June 19, 2018 Tmcwilliam 1 Comment

Yugoslavia: peace, war and dissolution Noam Chomsky and Davor Dzalto PM press, 2018 This insightful collection of writings provides a clear picture, both…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: Europe, Imperialism

Review-Asia’s cauldron: A well written and concise analysis of a region that is rapidly growing in geopolitical significance

June 18, 2018 Tmcwilliam

Asia’s Cauldron: The South China Sea and the End of a Stable Pacific Robert D. Kaplan Random House, 2014 Throughout…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: Asia, China

The end of the Iran deal and the beginning of a new age of Regime Change in the Middle East

June 17, 2018 Tmcwilliam

Introduction With Donald Trump’s exit from the 2015 JCPOA[1], the US has destroyed a deal that has taken three years…

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Review-The Rise of Islamic State: A short but concise summary of the rise of ISIS and how it was possible

June 16, 2018 Tmcwilliam

The Rise of Islamic State: ISIS and the new Sunni revolution Patrick Cockburn Verso 2015 This book provides a good…

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Review-Prisoners of Geography: a decent and accessible introduction to the role of geography in world politics

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Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps that will tell you everything you need to know about Global Politics Tim Marshall Elliot…

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