VIDEO: Noam Chomsky on How the U.S. Helped Create Islamic State
The renowned linguist and activist discusses the background of Islamic State (also known as ISIS) and the United States' role in establishing the conditions under which the extremist group developed.The renowned linguist and activist discusses the background of Islamic State (also known as ISIS) and the United States’ role in establishing the conditions under which the extremist group developed.
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