Justin Podur Book order (chronological)

Focusing on US interventions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, this book delves into the complex historical ties between the two nations. It critiques American efforts to thwart Patrice Lumumba's vision for a democratic Congo and the support for Mobutu's regime to maintain neo-colonial influence. Additionally, it explores the US backing of Paul Kagame's Rwandan Patriotic Front during the 1990s, while examining broader themes of African development, democracy, genocide, and international relations.

In 1804 Haiti became the world's first independent black Republic following a slave revolution. 200 years later, ravaged by colonialism and violence, it was placed under UN military occupation.Haiti's New Dictatorship charts the country's recent history, from the 2004 coup against President Aristide to the devastating 2010 earthquake, revealing a shocking story of abuse and indifference by international forces. Justin Podur unmasks the grim reality of a supposedly benign international occupation, arguing that the denial of sovereignty is the fundamental cause of Haiti's problems. A powerful challenge and wake-up call to the international NGO and development community, Haiti's New Dictatorship is essential reading for anyone concerned with justice in the global south and progressive development policies.