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“For anyone wanting to find out more about the world we live in . . . there is one simple answer: read Noam Chomsky.” —The New Statesman

Renowned thinker Noam Chomsky delivers a powerful critique of American foreign policy, warning of the dangers U.S. power poses to the future of humanity. In *The Myth of American Idealism*, Chomsky and co-author Nathan J. Robinson challenge the national myths that justify American actions abroad while revealing the devastating consequences of its pursuit of global dominance.

The book provides a clear and urgent analysis of how U.S. military and economic interventions have repeatedly caused destruction in countries around the world—without making America itself any safer. Chomsky and Robinson examine how political elites have promoted the idea that the United States is committed to spreading democracy, while in reality, its actions have largely served the interests of a select few, often at the expense of global stability.

Covering key foreign policy decisions, the authors explore U.S. involvement in the Global South, its role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. They argue that the same misleading narratives that led to past military conflicts are now increasing the risk of war with Russia and China—conflicts that could have catastrophic consequences. Additionally, they analyze how American policies have worsened major global threats, including nuclear proliferation and climate change.

For over sixty years, Chomsky has worked to expose the ideologies that drive U.S. policy and criticize unchecked military power. Thorough, thought-provoking, and deeply relevant, *The Myth of American Idealism* provides an accessible introduction to his decades of research and activism, offering a compelling examination of the realities behind American foreign policy.