Wars are the embodiment of collective delusions. The same laws that govern bubbles apply: the madness of crowds, intolerance for dissent, promotion of false and simple narratives and a rush of euphoria that brings about an orgy of poor decisions. The good news is that all bubbles eventually burst, reversing a long, ruinous trend and exposing the false belief that supports them.
In the Middle East there are multiple delusions taking place. The first is that Israel has a history of acting in self-defense. The second is that the U.S. has long been a “global force for good.” The third is that Donald Trump is opposed to “forever wars” and a threat to the military industrial complex.
~ Kevin Duffy, "The End of the Innocence: American Foreign Policy in the Middle East," The Coffee Can Portfolio, August 27, 2025
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