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SHAPIRO: 'Blame America' the dumbest fallacy in foreign policy

The article by Ben Shapiro, titled "Shapiro: Blame America? The dumbest fallacy in foreign policy," critiques the tendency to attribute global conflicts and foreign policy failures to American actions. Shapiro argues that this perspective, often encapsulated by the phrase "Blame America First," oversimplifies complex international dynamics and ignores the agency of other nations. He points out that while the U.S. has made mistakes, the notion that America is the root cause of all global issues is flawed. Shapiro uses examples like the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East to illustrate that other countries and actors have their own motivations and responsibilities. He criticizes this blame-America-first mentality as not only intellectually lazy but also dangerous, as it can lead to misguided policy decisions and a failure to address the real causes of international strife. Instead, Shapiro advocates for a more nuanced understanding of global politics where the U.S. is seen as one player among many, each with its own interests and faults.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/international-relations/shapiro-blame-america-the-dumbest-fallacy-in-foreign-policy/ar-AA1wtYdq ]