Confessions of an economic hit man Paperback - 2006

by Perkins, John

From the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, comes an exposé of international corruption and an inspired plan to turn the tide for future generations

With a presidential election around the corner,questions of America's military buildup, environmentalimpact, and foreign policy are on everyone's mind.Former 'Economic Hit Man' John Perkins goesbehind the scenes of the current geopolitical crisis andoffers bold solutions to our most pressing problems.Drawing on interviews with other EHMs, jackals, CIAoperatives, reporters, businessmen, and activists, Perkinsreveals the secret history of events that have created thecurrent American Empire, including:

á How the 'defeats' in Vietnam and Iraq havebenefited big business

á The role of Israel as 'Fortress America' in theMiddle East

á Tragic repercussions of the IMF's 'AsianEconomic Collapse'

á The current Latin American revolution and itslessons for democracy

á U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon, andVenezuela

From the U.S. military in Iraq to infrastructuredevelopment in Indonesia, from Peace Corps volunteersin Africa to jackals in Venezuela, Perkins exposes aconspiracy of corruption that has fueled instability andanti-Americanism around the globe, with consequencesreflected in our daily headlines. Having raised thealarm, Perkins passionately addresses how Americanscan work to create a more peaceful and stable world forfuture generations.