Global Politics Today

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  • The Rise of Radicalism in Iran and the Role of the US and UK

    The Rise of Radicalism in Iran and the Role of the US and UK

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    Understanding Iran’s current political landscape requires examining its past, particularly the pivotal 1953 coup that overthrew democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, facilitated by the US and UK. This event shifted Iran from a promising modernization path towards autocracy under Reza Pahlavi, resulting in longstanding anti-Western sentiments and oppression.

  • Oil and War: An Unholy Alliance

    Oil and War: An Unholy Alliance

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    Georges Clemenceau’s quote emphasizes the geopolitical value of oil, suggesting nations may sacrifice lives for it. Oil, essential for modern transportation and military strategy, has historically sparked conflicts like Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait and the 2003 Iraq war. Current Middle Eastern tensions highlight rising oil prices, indicating future global security concerns amid shifting oil production…