Of course it's about oil, stupid. [10]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hitchens asserts that oil interests are the main reason behind US foreign policy.
- In plain terms
- Oil is the real reason for the policy.
- What can you take from it?
- Oil drives major foreign policy decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What really drives foreign policy decisions?
Another view
Multiple factors often influence foreign policy beyond just oil.
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