John Perkins talking: It’s fair to say that we economic hit men have managed to create the world’s first truly global empire. And it’s basically … Economic hit manRead more
Neocolonialism
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African Development Hindered by Vast US Corporate Interests in Continent’s Land, Resources
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Nigeria today, we turn to the issue of US corporate interests in Africa’s natural resources. Clinton’s seven-country tour … African Development Hindered by Vast US Corporate Interests in Continent’s Land, ResourcesRead more
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New “Colonial” Era of Oil Exploitation Begins
The British military may be gone, but the British oilmen are back. Today is the day that the oil men from BP take control of … New “Colonial” Era of Oil Exploitation BeginsRead more
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Another middle east
The so-called “forgotten war,” the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is threatening to explode once again, away from the glare of any international … Another middle eastRead more
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Congo, a country with huge natural resources, but
Congo itself is located in the heart of Africa. It’s literally and figuratively the fulcrum on which Africa swings. It’s the size of western Europe, … Congo, a country with huge natural resources, butRead more