US ‘Democratic’ Allies Are Becoming Increasingly Authoritarian

U.S. officials have a long history of portraying Washington’s allies and clients as democratic, even when their behavior is blatantly authoritarian.  Such cynical hypocrisy was at its zenith during the Cold War, but it is surging again.  A similar trend is evident with respect to U.S. interference in the internal political affairs of other countries … Continue reading “US ‘Democratic’ Allies Are Becoming Increasingly Authoritarian”