America’s Decline in the Middle East and the Axis of Resistance, With Tim Anderson

America’s Decline in the Middle East and the Axis of Resistance, With Tim Anderson

Author: MintPress News May 28, 2024 Duration: 53:16
Since 9/11, the United States has launched a series of attacks on sovereign nations, from Afghanistan and Iraq to Libya, Syria and beyond. These wars have left the region beleaguered and broken. But recently, as American power wanes, a new set of forces has emerged. An axis led by Iran, Syria and Yemen has emerged to counter U.S.-Israeli dominance and global giants, such as China and Russia, are increasingly being drawn into the region. Could this lead to a new and even brighter future for We...

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