The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World, Noam Chomsky co-authored with Nathan J. Robinson
Introduction Noam Chomsky’s The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World, co-authored with Nathan J. Robinson, offers a sweeping critique of American exceptionalism and the noble narratives underpinning U.S. interventions abroad. Published in 2024 by Penguin Press, the book distills decades of Chomsky’s analyses into a concise volume aimed at both newcomers and long time readers of his work. Its central argument is that the “humanitarian” and “democratic” rationales repeatedly invoked by U.S. policymakers mask a relentless pursuit of global dominance—one that has left destruction in its wake and now threatens the future of humanity itself.
