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Trumping NATO

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Trumping NATO

Stephen Cimbala1 Comment

Published: April 28, 2026 Amid U.S. involvement in a war against Iran, President Donald J. Trump has decided to double down on previous public expressions of disregard and distrust toward…

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Iran’s 1953 Coup that Wasn’t

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Iran’s 1953 Coup that Wasn’t

Peter Huessy & Joe Buff0 Comments

In August 1953, the Shah of Iran removed his prime minister, Mohamad Mosaddeq, from his office. The prime minister, who served at the pleasure of the Shah, was in the…

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