Historical truth, I have discovered, is almost an oxymoron in today’s world where we can edit, delete and control narratives. But what growing up in Hong Kong has taught me is that I need to listen to not only what is being said, but also listen carefully for what is not.
The United States’ informal imperialism in Iran proved unsustainable amidst the fervor of late 20th century anti-imperialist nationalism. Adopting the British strategy of military intervention to instigate regime change primed the U.S. for future trouble.
