Category Archives: CIA
Daesh, Imperialism, and Rojava
The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923) united much of the Arab World for centuries. In the 19th century, however, it began to decline, and the imperial powers of Europe tried to ensure their own political influence in the region. The UK, for … Continue reading
Palestine On Our Lips (RvsR)
Once again, Palestine is on our lips, and Gaza pierces our hearts. The Zionist State of Israel has intensified its acts of extermination against the Palestinian population over the last few weeks and, in Nablus, Ramallah, and Jerusalem, Palestinians have … Continue reading
VENEZUELA: Imperialist threats and the limits of populism
Every time the working class and poor of Latin America try to take a step forward and write their own history they confront the power of U.S. imperialism. It uses whatever is in fashion at the time — coups, blockades, … Continue reading
Venezuela’s Street Protests
For over two months, Venezuela has been in the news around the world. The street protests throughout the country have made people sit up and look. But it seems like the thousand or so people detained in the first month … Continue reading
VENEZUELA: The CIA’s Strategies
In his youth, Raúl Capote was offered an infinite amount of money by the CIA to conspire in Cuba. But Capote was in fact working for Cuban national security, and began to serve as a double agent. In an interview … Continue reading