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202083 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Military Geopolitics

The Oil War

202083 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historian Andrew Bacevich argues that U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East is driven by oil interests, impacting military engagement across administrations.

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David Schisgall

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Historian Andrew Bacevich argues that U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East is driven by oil interests, impacting military engagement across administrations.

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Historian Andrew Bacevich argues that U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East is rooted in oil interests. He draws from his military background to claim that the conflict continues across presidential administrations. Bacevich points to similarities in the foreign policies of Democrats and Republicans, especially regarding the toll on American soldiers. His views led to a discussion with President Obama about America’s approach to intervention in the region.

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