The Paranoid Style in American Diplomacy - (Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and Islamic Societies and) by Brandon Wolfe-Hunnicutt (Paperback)

The Paranoid Style in American Diplomacy is a groundbreaking book that uncovers the hidden history of US involvement in Iraq, revealing the deep roots of American violence in the country.

Drawing on new evidence and interviews with key figures, Wolfe-Hunnicutt weaves together the parallel stories of the Iraq Petroleum Company and the resilience of Iraqi society, exposing the imperial anxieties of US policymakers and their inflated concerns about access to oil.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complex history of US-Iraq relations and the postcolonial politics that continue to shape the region today.