Imperialism

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The Power of a Word

The Power of a Word

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In Chapter 3, Philpot discusses how Central Africa has been turned upside down in the pursuit of génocidaires. Philpot examines how with the support of the United States, Canada, the United … 15 $1.50 Add
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The Road to the War Against Democracy
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The Road to the War Against Democracy

From: Myths of Modern History

This chapter focuses on the First World War and the myth that this was an unexpected war triggered by an "accident;" rather, as the author explores, this war was wanted, expected, … 29 $2.90 Add
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The Rough Road to Independence
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The Rough Road to Independence

1945-1960

From: Postcards from Congo

This chapter follows the journey of the burgeoning Congolese nation to fight for and achieve Independence following the second world war until 1960. 10 $1.00 Add
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The United States, Champion of Democracy?
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The United States, Champion of Democracy?

From: Myths of Modern History

This chapter explores how in theory US foreign policy and ceaseless military ventures promote democracy, but in reality they seek to achieve corporate desiderata such as worldwide open doors for … 25 $2.50 Add
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The US Occupation

The US Occupation

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter four, The US Occupation focuses on the reasoning behind American interests in the Korean Peninsula after the Second World War. He focuses on the perspective of the American, Soviets, and … 14 $1.40 Add
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The War Against Communists of the South

The War Against Communists of the South

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter six, The War Against Communists of the South focuses on the brutal measures the US occupation forces and their Korean subalterns look to suppress communism and communist sympathies in the … 6 $0.60 Add
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Trouble Brewing in the East: First Congo War
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Trouble Brewing in the East: First Congo War

1994–1997

From: Postcards from Congo

The chapter follows the First Congo War from 1994 to 1997. 10 $1.00 Add
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Ukraine and Pipeline Rivalry: Two Narratives

Ukraine and Pipeline Rivalry: Two Narratives

From: Oil and World Politics

Analyzes the two narratives (US/NATO and Russian) relating to the change of government in 2014, the civil war and sanctions. Considers energy security issues: Ukraine’s reliability as the … 40 $4.00 Add
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US Supremacy's All-Conquering March

US Supremacy’s All-Conquering March

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter twelve, US Supremacy’s All Conquering March focuses on the United States commitment to ending the DPRK or North Korea state. The DPRK has a people- and Korean-centred economy, … 14 $1.40 Add
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Wall Street's Empire

Wall Street’s Empire

From: Washington's Long War on Syria

The United States has an empire, even if it’s not often called one. More often, the U.S. Empire is widely referred to by various euphemisms, anodyne terms which make the unacceptable appear … 20 $2.00 Add
Washington's Long War on Syria

Washington’s Long War on Syria

When President Barack Obama demanded formally in the summer of 2011 that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad step down, it was not the first time Washington had sought regime change in Damascus. The … 280 View
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Washington's Power Projection Platform in the Pacific

Washington’s Power Projection Platform in the Pacific

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter eleven, Washington’s Power Projection Platform in the Pacific focuses on the shift in shift in politics in South Korea by 1993. The Berlin Wall had fallen, the German Democratic … 10 $1.00 Add
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Washington's State Islamic Allies

Washington’s State Islamic Allies

From: Washington's Long War on Syria

Most people in the West remember the Arab Spring protests as touching the Arab republics—Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, and of course, Libya and Syria. They seldom remember, or know at all, that … 15 $1.50 Add
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"Watch out for Africa!" Closing in on the Congo

"Watch out for Africa!" Closing in on the Congo

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In Chapter 15, Philpot explores the end of the Rwandan crisis and what it evolved into in the Congo. Philpot examines what happened to the 1,300,000 Rwandan refugees who remained displaced in … 20 $2.00 Add
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Working for Belgium, Fighting for Belgium
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Working for Belgium, Fighting for Belgium

1930–1945

From: Postcards from Congo

This chapter explores labour relations in Congo and the resource extraction of resources and physical bodies for Belgium up until the end of the Second World War. 10 $1.00 Add