Power and Terror

This book examines the imbalanced dynamics of international relations and the use of terror by Western powers in the Middle East. This edition features new forewords by Vivek Chibber and Chris Hedges reasserting the enduring importance of Chomsky's work and extending Chomsky's analysis to recent developments in the Middle East.

In this pertinent book, Noam Chomsky examines the imbalanced dynamics of international power relations and the use of state terror by the United States and other Western powers in the Middle East in the post-9/11 era. This edition features new forewords by Fred Branfman and Chris Hedges reasserting the enduring importance of Chomsky's work and extending Chomsky's analysis to recent developments in the Middle East.

Chomsky explores international relations since World War II to demonstrate that contemporary acts of terrorism cannot be understood outside the context of Western power and state terror throughout the world, particularly in the Middle East. In doing so, Chomsky demonstrates that state terror is intrinsic to U.S. foreign policy and fundamental in the maintenance of Western hegemony throughout the so-called War on Terror, including throughout the Obama administration.

This new edition offers a vital critique of U.S. foreign policy and its reliance on acts of terror to maintain its hegemony in the Middle East. It will therefore be vital reading for those who wish to understand the grim realities of Western foreign policy.

Autorentext

Noam Chomsky is one of the most cited scholars in history and has profoundly shaped contemporary understanding of American politics. He has authored numerous books on linguistics, history, and politics. He is Institute Professor (emeritus) in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at MIT, and Laureate Professor of Linguistics and Agnese Nelms Haury Chair in the Program in Environment and Social Justice at the University of Arizona.

Inhalt

When Chomsky Wept: Foreword to the 2025 (Fred Branfman) Foreword to the 2025 Edition (Chris Hedges) Interview with Noam Chomsky for the film Power and Terror Part II 2. U.S. Arms, Human Rights, and Social Health Part III: Talks and Conversations 3. "Why Do They Hate Us, When We're So Good?" 4. Visiting the West Bank with Azmi Bishara 5. Media Bias and Palestine 6. How Should We Respond? Part IV: The Obama Era** 7. The U.S. Elections and Iraq 8. U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East 9. Address to the United National Antiwar Conference