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The secret history of the American empire : the truth about economic hit men, jackals, and how to change the world

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Drawing on his own experiences and on interviews with other individuals, Perkins reveals the conspiracy of corruption that has fueled instability and anti-Americanism around the globe, with consequences reflected in the daily headlines, and addresses how Americans can work to create a more peaceful and stable world for future generations.

Author(s): Perkins, John
Publisher: Plume
Year: 2008

Language: English
Pages: 365
City: New York
Tags: United States -- Foreign economic relations;United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001-2009;Corporations, American -- Foreign countries;Corporations, American -- Corrupt practices;Globalization -- Social aspects;Imperialism;International economic relations;Diplomatic relations;United States;United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001

Part 1: Asia --
1. Mystery Woman of Jakarta --
2. Pirating Lepers --
3. Geishas --
4. The Bugiman --
5. A corrupt and Brutal Country --
6. Sweatshops --
7. United States-Supported Slaughter --
8. Tsunami Profiteering --
9. Fruits of Corruption --
10. Attacked and Beaten in Indonesia --
11. Don't Become a Buddhist --
12. Biological Imperatives --
13. Dictatorships of Finance --
14. The Quiet Giant --
Part 2: Latin America --
15. Hired Guns in Guatemala --
16. Obsessed with Anger --
17. Recruited as President of Bolivia Power --
18. Maximizing Profits in La Paz --
19. Changing the Dream --
20. Venezuela's Chavez --
21. Ecuador: Betrayed by a President --
22. Bolivia: Bechtel and the Water Wars --
23. Brazil Skeletons in the Closet --
24. The Beautiful Carioca --
25. Taking on the Empire --
26. Kindred Spirits --
27. A History of Assassinations --
28. Lessons from Latin America --
Part 3: The Middle East --
29. A Bankrupt United States of America --
30. King Dollar --
31. Manipulating Governments --
32. Lebanon: "Stark Raving Mad" --
33. USAID SPeaks --
34. Egypt: Controlling Africa --
35. Infidel Dog --
36. Iran: Highways and Fortresses --
37. Israel: America's Foot Soldier --
38. The Iraq-Iran War --
39. Qatar and Dubai: Las Vegas in the Land of Mullahs --
40. Into the Abyss --
Part 4: Africa --
41. Modern Conquistadors --
42. Sitting in America's Lap --
43. A Jackal is Born --
44. The "Non Peoples" of Diego Garcia --
45. Assassinating a President --
46. The Highjacking of an Air India --
47. An Environmentalist is Executed --
48. The Least Understood Continent --
49. NGO:s A Stake in Keeping Africa Poor --
50. Laptops, Cell Phones, and Cars --
51. Ex-Peace Corps Volunteers Offer Hope --
52. Resolved: To Turn Things Around --
Part 5: Changing the World --
53. Four Essential Questions --
54. Change is Possible --
55. Modern Minutemen --
56. Changing the Myth --
57. The New Capitalism --
58. A List of Grievances --
59. Facing Our Fears --
60. Changing Wall Street Through Financial Leverage --
61. Buying Off Third-World Debt --
62. Five Commonalities --
63. Times of Opportunity 64. The Most Important Question of Our Time --
64. Today Is the Day --
Appendix A: Organizations Described in This Book --
Appendix B: Entry Points for Living Democracy --
Appendix C: Recommended Reading.