Distrust in conservative U.S. governments, stemming from events like the Iraq War’s false claims about weapons of mass destruction, has grown widely, with only 22% of Americans trusting the government in 2024 (Pew Research). This skepticism extends globally, influencing the British professor who authored the Propaganda in Focus article below by Piers Robinson.
Using his academic background, the professor critiques U.S. policies, referencing historical strategies like the Project for a New American Century. While these theories often lack solid evidence, distrust in conservative governance makes them attractive to some. This blends legitimate policy critiques with speculative narratives, appealing to those questioning official accounts.
As you can see, this article frames the U.S. campaign against Iran as part of a broader agenda. While it focuses on Iran, it situates the conflict within a larger, long-term U.S. strategy for Middle East dominance and global hegemony.
It argues that the U.S. has targeted multiple countries, citing the post-9/11 wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as steps in a plan to reshape the region, with Iran as a key long-term target. The article references the Project for the New American Century, which outlined regime changes across several nations, including Iraq, Syria, and Iran, to secure U.S. geopolitical and economic interests, particularly oil and strategic control.
It portrays Iran as one piece in a wider imperialist puzzle, with the U.S. using propaganda, sanctions, and military actions to assert dominance over resource-rich and strategically vital areas.
It even blames the coalition of the willing for the 9/11 attacks, saying it was a “false flag” attack to create public support for “The War on Terror,” suggesting it was a pretext for a multi-country offensive.
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