The passing of Thailand’s head of state, the 88 year old King Bhumibol Adulyadej, marks a historically significant event in Thailand’s history. For most Thais, … Why is the Passing of Thailand’s King a Big Deal?Read more
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The Death of One of Washington’s Favorite Tyrants
The death of long-time Uzbekistan dictator Islam Karimov has brought rare U.S. media attention to the Central Asian country of 30 million. Uzbekistan is ranked … The Death of One of Washington’s Favorite TyrantsRead more
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Chile Declares Pinochet Most Violent Criminal Ruler in History
Chile’s lower house approved Wednesday a declaration calling late dictator Augusto Pinochet “the most violent and criminal ruler” in Chile’s history and requested that the … Chile Declares Pinochet Most Violent Criminal Ruler in HistoryRead more
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Suharto, the model killer, and his friends in high places
28 January 2008 In an article for the Guardian, John Pilger says the death of General Suharto, the former dictator of Indonesia, is an opportunity … Suharto, the model killer, and his friends in high placesRead more
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Hit Man Recalls Violent Past of Philippine President
Philippines, where a wave of extrajudicial killings has claimed thousands of lives since Rodrigo Duterte became president in June. During his campaign, Duterte vowed to … Hit Man Recalls Violent Past of Philippine PresidentRead more
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40 Years Ago, This Chilean Exile Warned Us About the Shock Doctrine. Then He Was Assassinated.
Orlando Letelier’s 1976 Nation essay is still essential reading. In August 1976, The Nation published an essay that rocked the US political establishment, both for … 40 Years Ago, This Chilean Exile Warned Us About the Shock Doctrine. Then He Was Assassinated.Read more
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The Assassination of Orlando Letelier and the Politics of Silence
Forty years ago last night, agents working for the Chilean secret service attached plastic explosives to the bottom of Orlando Letelier’s Chevrolet as it sat … The Assassination of Orlando Letelier and the Politics of SilenceRead more
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Argentina’s Macri, Chile’s Pinochet Embroiled in Bahamas Leaks
The son of former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet used a Bahamas account to transfer US$1.3 million to his father. A new cache of leaked … Argentina’s Macri, Chile’s Pinochet Embroiled in Bahamas LeaksRead more
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Why Did the Saudi Regime and Other Gulf Tyrannies Donate Millions to the Clinton Foundation?
As the numerous and obvious ethical conflicts surrounding the Clinton Foundation receive more media scrutiny, the tactic of Clinton-loyal journalists is to highlight the charitable … Why Did the Saudi Regime and Other Gulf Tyrannies Donate Millions to the Clinton Foundation?Read more
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US Role in Argentina Dirty War Horrors
In a much-awaited step toward uncovering the historical truth of the U.S.-backed Dirty War in Argentina in the 1970’s and 80’s, the United States has … US Role in Argentina Dirty War HorrorsRead more