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Failed States by Noam Chomsky - Book Summary
“Chomsky Flips the Script on Who's Actually Failing”
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Title: Failed States
Author: Noam Chomsky
Category: Politics & Current Affairs
When you hear the phrase "failed state," what country pops into your head first? Sam and Sophie start there, and Chomsky immediately flips the question around.
The episode walks through the four metrics Chomsky uses to judge any state: internal security, democratic governance, economic welfare, and adherence to international…
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