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Western Civilization Narrative Revived to Justify American Imperialism

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A Western civilization narrative, stretching from Plato to NATO, is being revived to justify a new era of American imperialism. This narrative, championed by figures like Marco Rubio, posits the West as a singular, superior entity led by Washington, aiming to maintain global dominance. Critics argue this framing, particularly under leaders like Donald Trump, masks a more self-serving agenda and overlooks historical complexities. AI

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Western Civilization Narrative Revived to Justify American Imperialism

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Lo ·

    Why Plato-to-Nato Western myth is being resurrected

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