Pirates and Emperors, Old and New by Noam Chomsky (Farsi)

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Pirates and Emperors, Old and New: International Terrorism in the Real World (1986) by Noam Chomsky offers a critical examination of how Western powers, particularly the United States, define and respond to terrorism. Drawing inspiration from St. Augustine's anecdote contrasting pirates and emperors, Chomsky challenges the moral distinctions made between state-sanctioned violence and acts labeled as terrorism. He argues that powerful nations often commit acts of violence under the guise of legitimate warfare, while similar actions by weaker groups are condemned as terrorism. The book scrutinizes U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, highlighting instances where media narratives have been manipulated to justify interventions and obscure state-sponsored aggression.