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Drugs, Oil, and War

The United States in Afghanistan, Colombia, and Indochina

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The book explores the intricate connections between U.S. foreign policy and the dynamics of drugs, oil, and intelligence from Vietnam to contemporary conflicts. It highlights how alliances with drug-trafficking entities have fueled global drug trafficking and shaped U.S. interventions in Third World nations. The author introduces the concepts of parapolitics and deep politics, emphasizing the need for a shift towards 'soft politics' that prioritizes persuasion and nonviolence in the face of ongoing military engagements, particularly in Iraq.

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Drugs, Oil, and War, Peter Dale Scott

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Título
Drugs, Oil, and War
Subtítulo
The United States in Afghanistan, Colombia, and Indochina
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2003
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
248
ISBN13
9780742525214
Serie
Calificación
4,05 de 5
Descripción
The book explores the intricate connections between U.S. foreign policy and the dynamics of drugs, oil, and intelligence from Vietnam to contemporary conflicts. It highlights how alliances with drug-trafficking entities have fueled global drug trafficking and shaped U.S. interventions in Third World nations. The author introduces the concepts of parapolitics and deep politics, emphasizing the need for a shift towards 'soft politics' that prioritizes persuasion and nonviolence in the face of ongoing military engagements, particularly in Iraq.