John Morrissey Libri

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Focusing on the U.S. military's extensive involvement in the Middle East and Central Asia, the narrative explores the operations of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) over the past thirty years. It examines the strategic significance of these energy-rich regions, highlighting the intertwining of military efforts with economic interests. The book delves into the complexities of "the Long War," revealing the geopolitical and geoeconomic motivations behind Western interventions and the profound impact of this ongoing conflict on global dynamics.

"Shaping the central region for the 21st century": CENTCOM's long war -- CENTCOM activates: Cold War geopolitics and global ambition -- Envisioning the Middle East: new imperial regimes of truth -- Posturing for global security: territory, lawfare, and biopolitics -- Military-economic securitization: closing the neoliberal gap -- No endgame: the long war for global security