Politics and Global Affairs

Welcome to the captivating realm of “Politics and Global Affairs,” a section that delves deep into the intricate web of power, governance, and the dynamics of societies. From the heated debates in legislative halls to the high-stakes negotiations on the global stage, this section unravels the complex tapestry of political landscapes and the forces that drive them. Politics and Global […]

‘McNamara’s Morons’: The Folly of American Foreign Policy – 1966

The year was 1966. America was at war with Vietnam. Casualties were high on both sides. On America’s end, African Americans suffered disproportionately high casualty rates in Vietnam. In 1965 alone they comprised 14.1% of total combat deaths when they only comprised approximately 11% of the total U.S. population in the same year.
McNamara’s Morons: The Folly of American Foreign Policy