Židovsko-americký spisovatel a kritik americké zahraniční politiky, který svým dílem zpochybňuje mocenské struktury. Jeho práce získaly značnou pozornost, když jeho kniha byla doporučena významnou postavou mezinárodního terorismu. Blum se zaměřuje na odhalování skrytých motivací a důsledků amerických intervencí ve světě. Jeho psaní je přímé a provokativní, vyzývající čtenáře k zamyšlení nad globálními událostmi.
Is the United States a force for democracy? From China in the 1940s to Guatemala today, William Blum presents a comprehensive study of American covert and overt interference, by one means or another, in the internal affairs of other countries. Each chapter of the book covers a year in which the author takes one particular country case and tells the story - and each case throws light on particular US tactics of intervention.
The narrative explores the transformation of William Blum from a corporate and governmental insider to a radical dissident during the 1960s. With a unique perspective, he critiques both bourgeois and radical cultures, offering sharp and humorous insights into notable figures like Jerry Rubin and Allen Ginsberg. As an anti-war activist, Blum confronts the actions of the CIA, FBI, and other authorities, while sharing firsthand experiences from the underground press to political events in Chile, painting a vivid picture of the era's ideological struggles.
The book provides a critical examination of U.S. foreign policy over six decades, questioning whether the United States truly promotes democracy abroad. William Blum presents a detailed analysis, highlighting the complexities and contradictions in American actions on the global stage. Through a forensic approach, the volume challenges readers to reconsider the narrative surrounding U.S. influence and its implications for democratic ideals.
Blums Klassiker wird jetzt zum ersten Mal in Deutsch vorgelegt. Die Interventionen der USA und des CIA werden Land für Land dargestellt und in ihrem historischen Kontext analysiert. Blum belegt seine Ausführungen mit umfangreichen Quellenangaben. Ein spannendes und erschütterndes Dokument über die Außenpolitik der US- Administration seit dem 2. Weltkrieg. Blum räumt mit falschen Vorstellungen über die hehren Ziele der USA auf. Er entlarvt das Lügengebäude der Interventionsgründe im Sinne der „Demokratie“. Alles nur Vorwände zur Erhaltung hegemonialer Macht.
A blistering expose of the hypocrisies and destructive nature of US foreign policy.
William Blum's collection of incisive essays critiques U.S. foreign policy and its implications, addressing topics such as the unresolved case of PanAm Flight 103, the treatment of Cuban political prisoners, and the motivations behind military actions in Iraq. He explores themes of myth and denial surrounding America's economic status and historical events like Hiroshima. With a blend of previously published and original writings, Blum's work challenges conventional narratives and offers a provocative perspective on global power dynamics.
'After reading Rogue State, it is impossible to hang fast to the comforting illusion that the "American way" is some kind of enlightenment.'Will Self'A book of charges to be tied to a paving stone and thrown at the men in Washington.'Independent on SundayRogue State and its author came to sudden international attention when Osama Bin Laden quoted the book publicly in January 2006, propelling the book to the top of the bestseller charts in a matter of hours. It is an essential guide to the crimes and misdemeanours of the world's only superpower.
"°L'administration américaine est un animal sauvage et sanguinaire. Les bombes sont les seuls mots qu'elle sait utiliser.°" Harold Pinter. "°Nous possédons environ 60 % des richesses mondiales, mais seulement 6,3 % de la population mondiale... Notre tâche dans l'avenir est... de maintenir cette situation de disparité.°" George Kennan, responsable de la planification politique du département d'État, 1948. Pourquoi les États-Unis ont-ils soutenu les mouvements contre-révolutionnaires en Colombie, au Guatemala, au Salvador et dans de nombreux autres pays ? Pourquoi avoir joué les dictateurs contre des hommes politiques démocratiquement élus, Pinochet contre Allende, le chah d'Iran contre Mossadegh, Mobutu contre Lumumba... Pourquoi avoir envahi la petite île de La Grenade et Panama ? Pourquoi avoir soutenu des guerres contre des gouvernements progressistes au Nicaragua, en Angola, en Indonésie ou au Timor oriental ?... Pourquoi avoir provoqué la mort de millions de personnes°? Pourquoi avoir empêché le développement de nombreux pays°? Toujours au nom de la démocratie et de la liberté !