Author profile: Josh Schott

Deconstructing Justifications for Invading Iraq

Josh Schott • Jan 3 2013 • Essays

The US invaded Iraq to strengthen and expand its ability to exert hegemony over this key regional area, to control Iraq’s oil reserves, and to liberalize Iraq’s economy.

The Differences Between the Taliban and Al-Qaeda

Josh Schott • Nov 17 2012 • Essays

The mainstream media and the Bush Administration blended the Taliban and Al-Qaeda together making the two groups the same terrorist entity in the eyes of the American public.

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