I read with interest the article “Psychological warfare in Iraq” (May 6) by Diana Moukalled. The writer discussed the situation in Iraq only.
As a matter of fact, a psychological warfare is under way all across the world. A few decades ago, it was a bit easier for us to analyze a given situation but now so many versions or viewpoints about a particular issue are available that has become increasingly difficult to get to know the truth. Every party to a conflict disseminates information supported by strong arguments that seldom fails in leaving an impact on a reader or viewer’s thought process.
The 9/11 attacks are a good example of propaganda and psychological warfare. Despite the passage of over a decade or so, the truth remains hidden. There is an official version full of contradictions and on the other hand we get to read a new theory challenging the Washington’s claims. Those theories, however, are not free of flaws either. I have learned one thing during the past few years that is never to completely trust one theory or viewpoint. In my opinion, the term conspiracy theory is actually part of a conspiracy to create doubt about truth and create confusion among the masses. You have all the right to doubt my claim and reject it as yet another conspiracy theory. — Azlan Tariq, Riyadh
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