Stephen Kinzer est un correspondant étranger réputé dont la couverture a couvert plus de 50 pays sur cinq continents. Ses articles et livres lui ont valu la reconnaissance, The Washington Post le qualifiant "parmi les meilleurs dans le récit populaire de politique étrangère". Grâce à son style narratif distinctif, Kinzer éclaire des événements mondiaux complexes et des relations internationales, offrant aux lecteurs des perspectives captivantes.
A dramatic story of the centuries-old power struggle that burst into the headlines in 1979 with the overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship. It is a vibrant portrait of the Nicaraguan people and their volcanic land, a cultural history rich in poetry and bloodshed, baseball and insurrection.
During the 1950s, when the Cold War was at its peak, two immensely powerful brothers led the US into a series of foreign adventures whose effects are still shaking the world. In this book, the story of John Foster Dulles and Allen Dulles is the story of America. It illuminates and helps explain the modern history of the US and the world.
The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University work to increase knowledge of the cultures, histories, environment, and contemporary affairs of Latin America; foster cooperation and understanding among the people of the Americas; and contribute to democracy, social progress, and sustainable development throughout the hemisphere. Book jacket
Bitter Fruit is a comprehensive and insightful account of the CIA operation to overthrow the democratically elected government of Jacobo Arbenz of Guatemala in 1954. This book has become a classic, a textbook case of the relationship between the U.S. and the Third World. It is a warning of what happens when the U.S. abuses its power.
The bestselling author of All the Shah's Men and The Brothers tells the astonishing story of the man who oversaw the CIA's secret drug and mind- control experiments of the 1950s and 60s.
Traces the events leading to the 1953 coup in Iran and it's consequences, discussing the covert operations under the joint authority of Eisenhower and Churchill involving prime minister Mossadegh and CIA officer Roosevelt.
The narrative follows Paul Kagame's transformation from a refugee to a leader who orchestrated a remarkable covert operation to reclaim his homeland. Alongside his comrades, he executed a bold plan that ultimately led to their rise to power. Once in control, Kagame's administration astonished the international community by successfully stabilizing and rejuvenating a nation ravaged by conflict, showcasing resilience and strategic prowess in the face of adversity.
An award-winning author tells the stories of the audacious American politicians, military commanders, and business executives who took it upon themselves to depose monarchs, presidents, and prime ministers of other countries with disastrous long-term consequences.
The book offers an in-depth exploration of Cuba's complex relationship with the United States, weaving together insights from popular culture, the economy, and politics. Through original photography and firsthand reporting from Havana and Miami, the author examines the influence of the Cuba Lobby and reflects on the legacy of the Cuban Revolution nearly 50 years later. It critically assesses the challenges and options for the next American president, concluding with thoughts on potential policy changes in the wake of Fidel Castro's death.
In this concise and readable book Stephen Kinzer takes the reader on a tour of modern Middle Eastern history, highlighting the errors, alliances and betrayals all acted out for what was shortsightedly seen as being in the interest of Western states.