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Robert Dreyfuss (born 1950) is an American investigative journalist and author renowned for his in-depth reporting on national security, foreign policy, intelligence, and Middle East affairs. He has established himself as a prominent voice in progressive media, serving as a contributing editor for The Nation magazine since the early 2000s. Dreyfuss's work critically examines U.S. government policies, the role of intelligence agencies, the influence of neoconservative ideologies on American foreign relations, and the intersections of politics, espionage, and global conflicts. His articles have appeared in The Nation, Rolling Stone, Mother Jones, The American Prospect, The Diplomat, TomPaine.com, and other publications. Dreyfuss has authored several influential books, including 'Devil's Game: How the United States Helped Unleash Fundamentalist Islam' (2005), which explores America's Cold War-era support for Islamist movements, and 'Hostage to Khomeini' (1980), co-authored with Robert Johnson, analyzing the Iranian Revolution. His journalism has earned him recognition for challenging official narratives and advocating for transparency in national security matters, with continued contributions to public discourse on issues such as U.S.-Israel relations, the Iraq War, and the broader implications of American imperialism.