Failed States by Noam Chomsky Summary
Overview of Failed States
In "Failed States," Chomsky boldly challenges America's global standing, arguing the superpower itself meets criteria of state failure. Praised in military journals and referenced by Hugo Chavez at the UN, this controversial analysis exposes how democratic powers undermine the very principles they champion.
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When the World's Policeman Becomes the Outlaw
What happens when the nation claiming to defend democracy worldwide systematically undermines it at home and abroad? This question cuts to the heart of a profound contradiction: the United States, while condemning "failed states" that can't protect citizens, disregard international law, and hollow out democratic institutions, exhibits these exact characteristics itself. Since 2001, America has claimed the right to wage preventive war anywhere, anytime, answerable to no authority-a doctrine that fundamentally destabilizes global security. This isn't partisan criticism but documented reality, backed by declassified memos, intelligence assessments, and the testimony of those inside the system. The gap between America's noble rhetoric and brutal actions reveals something deeper than hypocrisy-it exposes how power operates when freed from accountability, and why understanding this matters for everyone living under its shadow.
Three Existential Threats We Keep Ignoring
The Terrorism We Don't Call Terrorism
Iraq: Anatomy of Imperial Deception
Torture, War Crimes, and the Outlaw State
The Democracy We Don't Actually Want
A Different Future Is Possible
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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