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A blistering expose of the hypocrisies and destructive nature of US foreign policy.

The book provides a critical examination of U.S. foreign policy over six decades, questioning whether the United States truly promotes democracy abroad. William Blum presents a detailed analysis, highlighting the complexities and contradictions in American actions on the global stage. Through a forensic approach, the volume challenges readers to reconsider the narrative surrounding U.S. influence and its implications for democratic ideals.

'After reading Rogue State, it is impossible to hang fast to the comforting illusion that the "American way" is some kind of enlightenment.'Will Self'A book of charges to be tied to a paving stone and thrown at the men in Washington.'Independent on SundayRogue State and its author came to sudden international attention when Osama Bin Laden quoted the book publicly in January 2006, propelling the book to the top of the bestseller charts in a matter of hours. It is an essential guide to the crimes and misdemeanours of the world's only superpower.

William Blum's collection of incisive essays critiques U.S. foreign policy and its implications, addressing topics such as the unresolved case of PanAm Flight 103, the treatment of Cuban political prisoners, and the motivations behind military actions in Iraq. He explores themes of myth and denial surrounding America's economic status and historical events like Hiroshima. With a blend of previously published and original writings, Blum's work challenges conventional narratives and offers a provocative perspective on global power dynamics.

The narrative explores the transformation of William Blum from a corporate and governmental insider to a radical dissident during the 1960s. With a unique perspective, he critiques both bourgeois and radical cultures, offering sharp and humorous insights into notable figures like Jerry Rubin and Allen Ginsberg. As an anti-war activist, Blum confronts the actions of the CIA, FBI, and other authorities, while sharing firsthand experiences from the underground press to political events in Chile, painting a vivid picture of the era's ideological struggles.

Is the United States a force for democracy? From China in the 1940s to Guatemala today, William Blum presents a comprehensive study of American covert and overt interference, by one means or another, in the internal affairs of other countries. Each chapter of the book covers a year in which the author takes one particular country case and tells the story - and each case throws light on particular US tactics of intervention.