The Achilles Trap

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Mentioned by

Marcin Giełzak

as a book that shows that the main force that drives nuclear programs is fear of Israel.

Mentioned by

Ari Shapiro

as his latest book about Saddam Hussein, the CIA, and the Origins of America's Invasion of Iraq.

Mentioned by

Arshy Mann

in reference to the Iraq war and Western policy in the Middle East.

Mentioned by

Preston Marquis

as the guest's latest book, discussed for its use of Saddam's tapes to explain U.S.-Iraq history.

Recommended by

Dan Caldwell

; it was published last year and is fantastic.

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