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Tricontinental

This collection contains issues of Tricontinental, founded in 1967 by the Organization of Solidarity with the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL) following the first Tricontinental conference. These periodicals, published in Havana, Cuba, cover a wide range of topics, from national liberation movements to the capitalistic exploitation of natural resources in various countries. The goal of this publication is to expose imperialistic policies and create international solidarity with leftist political movements. These articles focus on the struggles of countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and include interviews with revolutionaries, cultural pieces such as poetry, analysis, and more.

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Tricontinental No. 11 Tricontinental No. 11
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1969Call Number: Volume Number: No. 11Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"El Salvador, Isthmus, and Revolution" analyzes the revolutionary tactics of the Communist Party of El Salvador in its struggle against military dictatorships and imperialist influences. The author argues that, contrary to the Party leadership's pacifist illusions, the circumstances in El Salvador necessitate armed struggle. "USA: The Hour of the Mau Mau" is a speech given by Malcolm X in December 1964 on confronting racist violence with black violence. "The Mercenaries of the Empire" examines the abject imperialist policies of Portugal, which despite being the poorest European nation, expends half its budget on maintaining its grip over numerous territories. "Brazil: the Accelerated Sell-Out" is a report on the economic exploitation of Brazil by US capitalism and the Brazilian government's complete surrender to these policies. "Dhufar: Rebellion in the Gulf" summarizes the state of revolutionary armed struggle against capitalism and imperialism in the Arabian Gulf. "Counterinsurgency" is the transcript of a speech given by a United States Army General on tactics of "counterinsurgency;" it is presented in Tricontinental to contextualize the need for organization in revolutionary movements across the world. "Culture and Liberation" is an excerpt of Huey Newton's address on September 26, 1968. Newton lays out a revolutionary framework for reclaiming economic and social institutions and moving towards a society in which all cultures are respected and uplifted.
Tricontinental No. 3 [North American Edition] Tricontinental No. 3 [North American Edition]
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity with the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaCall Number: Volume Number: No. 3Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Unity Without Boundaries" is Fidel's speech on the 10th anniversary of the first defeat of US imperialism in the Americas at The Bay of Pigs. "Viet Nam, 1971" summarizes the present civilian and military aspect of South Viet Nam, including life in the liberated zones. "Unique Ireland" is a historical analysis of the movement in Northern Ireland. "Parenthesis" is a historical and economic analysis of Guinea. In 1970 mercenaries attempted to overthrow Sekou Toure in a mission that was plotted by Portugal and other western powers. This article aims to promote an understanding of why imperialism conspires against the Guinean road to socialism. "Brazil: The 30 Hour Plan" details Brazil's plan to militarily intervene in Latin American countries where there were efforts to establish a socialist government, especially in Uruguay. In return, the U.S. would grant Brazil a total monopoly of power in this area. "Colombian Guerrilla" details the resurgence of rural Colombian guerrilla activity, making the movement one of the most advanced rural guerrilla struggles in Latin America. "News behind the News - Okinawa" details the explosion that took place at the US Air Force Base, Kadena. This B-52 bomber was taking off for the Viet Nam war zone when it crashed and all of its deadly cargo exploded. The crash site was located near the Chibana munitions depot and had the course of the B-52 bomber varied slightly, an entire population would have been wiped out. "Boomerang for Israel" describes the arrest, imprisonment and trial, in Israel, of Taisir Kubaa, president of the Palestinian's Student's Union. Kubaa was tortured and charged with participating of the sabotage of an Israeli airliner. "Notes on the Cultural Life of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam" is an excerpt of two chapters from Peter Weiss' book on the history, poetry and culture of the Vietnamese people.
Tricontinental No. 4 [North American Edition] Tricontinental No. 4 [North American Edition]
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaCall Number: Volume Number: No. 4Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"A Vietnamese Fighter" is an autobiography of a Vietnamese hero, Nguyen Van Quang, where he states why he became a fighter for the National Liberation Front. "Indonesia: Portrait of a Neocolony" details the New Order established under Generals Suharto and Nasution, and Foreign Minister Adam Malik. This new order came about when Sukarno was removed from presidency during a bloodbath against Indonesian communists. This New Order is pro-U.S. and has opened Indonesia's rich natural resources to U.S. corporations under the guidance of the World Bank. "Apartheid, Imperialist Monster" an article by Alex La Guma, a South African intellectual, where he analyzes the nature of white South Africa's colonialist-imperialist policies. "Education in Free Mozambique" a collection of first-hand accounts of the meaning of education to FRELIMO fighters. FRELIMO is the liberation front in Mozambique. "Present and Future of a Yankee Base" a history of the struggle for control of Eritrea and an analysis of the importance of Kagnew Station to the imperialist control of Africa. Eritrea's geographic location makes it ideal for the establishment of a major U.S. communications base. "Irrintzik" a summary of the history of the Basque people, their struggle for national self-determination and freedom, and their organization the ETA. The Basque people live in the north of Spain and south of France in the mountainous Pyrenees region but have been subject to Spanish dictatorship. "The Ford of Betrayal" details the last days of "the guerrilla Tania" who infiltrated the Bolivia's high society, becoming of one Cuba's most successful spies in Latin America. This details her final days as a member of Che's guerrilla group before being killed in an ambush. "The Irregular Armies" is a short story about the killing of the Bolivian colonel in West Germany last year. This colonel cut Che's hands off and in turn was executed by a woman member of the Bolivian ELN. "Bolivia: People Aplenty, but They Lack Arms" details one of the military coups in Bolivia in 1971. The ultra-right wing government pushed out General Juan Jose Torres' nationalist-reformist government. "Panama Canal, Sociological Experiment" recounts the history of the Panama Canal , how the Canal Zone came to be in U.S. hands and U.S. cultural penetration of Panama. "Ecuador, The Oil Orgy" discusses the discovery in Ecuador of some of the largest oil deposits in the world. The rights to extract oil have been sold to various oil companies creating a petroleum "festival". "To the Editor, A Letter on Peru"
Tricontinental No. 21 - 22 [November - February 1971] Tricontinental No. 21 - 22 [November - February 1971]
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1971Call Number: Volume Number: No. 21 - 22 November - February (1970-1971)Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Chile: The First Battle" is a speech made at a session of the Central Committee of the Socialist Party after Salvador Allende's electoral victory. The head of Araucanian land explains the historic mission of the People's Unity government which is to put into practice an economic policy that will rescue the wealth of the country from foreign exploitation and eliminate class inequality in Chile's social structure. "Marx and Engels and Colonialism" is an in-depth analysis of the colonial problem from the scope of Marx and Engels' colonial problem of their period. "USA: Policing the Empire" analyzes the use of the police force by neo-colonial powers to repress revolutionary efforts on the urban scene. This article unearths police efforts to strengthen US bases in neo-colonial lands. "Brazil: The Last Days of a Dictator" explains the mechanism for transferring power in Brazil between each U.S. backed dictator. "Burundi and Rwanda: The Same Imperialist Strategy" presents an understanding of the political reality and pivotal role of Burundi and Rwanda, countries bordering the highly coveted lands of the Congo and Tanganyika. "Social-Democracy and Imperialism" analyzes socialist efforts in Europe and argues that these countries have actually bolstered the bourgeoisie which has sustained American imperialism, delaying the liberation of the developing world. "Lenin and the Colonial Peoples" commemorates Lenin after his death and includes a report on the National and Colonial Questions at the Fifth World Congress. "Cambodia and People's War" is an interview with Sarin Chhak, Minister of Foreign Relations of the Royal Government of National union of Cambodia. Themes include the political-military situation, the contradictions in the ranks of the regime and attitudes towards the international aid Cambodia receives. "For a Peace With Liberty" is an interview with Huynh Van Ba, delegate of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Viet Nam, where he examines the real objectives of Nixon's "peace proposal". "OSPAAAL in the Council of AAPSO" statement of solidarity by OSPAAAL with Afro-Asian People's Solidarity Organization. "Puerto Rico Crisis and Independence" interview with Carlos Padilla, delegate of the Pro-Independence Movement of Puerto Rico in which he refers to the present state of the struggle against US colonial domination. "Marighella: Creative Life and Action" is an excerpt of the introduction to the book on Carlos Marighella, Brazilian fighter and the head of National Liberation Action (ALN). This intro was written by Joaquim Camara Ferreira who succeeded Marighella as the head of the ALN.
Tricontinental No. 25 Tricontinental No. 25
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1971Call Number: Volume Number: No. 25 July - AugustFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Unity Without Boundaries" Fidel Castro's speech at the closing of the meeting held at the tenth anniversary of the Victory of Giron which outlines Cuba's political position and historic content. "People and Technique" remarks from Louis Behanzin, Secretary of State for Ideology, at a 1970 seminar. Behanzin was in charge of planning and initiating the educational reform that became general middle-level education in the Centers of Revolutionary Education. Guinea was the only African country to say no to the referendum imposed by French colonialism. "Parenthesis" economist Eskor Toyo provides economic and historic data of Guinea. Toyo exposes the imperialist plot supported by Guinean bureaucrats and businessmen who want to switch back to capitalism. "Unique Ireland" analyzes anti-colonial movements in Ireland that predate other national liberation movements. "Imperial Self-Censureship" James Higgins speech on the United State's press and the role of the revolutionary journalist. Higgins was a professor of journalism at the University of Boston and a contributor to The Nation and Liberation News Service. Higgins gives a historic sketch of free speech and the need to for young radical involvement in the press. "At the Root" the Cuban Revolutionary Government held its first National Congress of Education and Culture in Havana where professors and teachers discussed the issues relating to educational development plans outlined by the Revolution. This congress comes 10 years after Cuba declared itself free of illiteracy. "Five Years" speech by Domingo Garcia given at the 5th anniversary of the constitution of the Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL) Executive Secretariat. Garcia was the Assistant Secretary-General of OSPAAAL. "Notes on the Cultural Life of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam" excerpts from Peter Weiss' book where he outlines the history, poetry and culture of the Vietnamese people.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 32 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 32
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaDate: 11/1968Call Number: Volume Number: Year III No. 32Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Colonialism and Population in Latin America" discusses the discrepancies between initial indigenous populations in Latin America prior to contact compared to the populations throughout the process of colonization. This article also discusses the millions of Africans brought to replace the diminishing indigenous populations. "Black Power and the Revolutionary Struggle" interview with Huey Newton discussing the Black Panther Party, cultural nationalism and white revolutionaries. "Racists Must Go" a call to liberate Zimbabwe from the racist minority dictatorship. "Under the Banner of Struggle" details efforts of revolutionaries in South Korea (Unified Revolutionary Party) to end their state of colonial slavery and reach national liberation. "Imperialist Penetration Through Comics" analyzes the technical and ideological development of comics. "Mexican-Americans and Land Claims" statements from Mexican-American leader Reyes Lopez Tijerina who argues that militants within the U.S. must begin making land claims in order to bring about fundamental changes in society. "Juan Pablo Chang -- Latin American Revolutionary" Jorge Turner's analysis of the condition of the revolutionary and combatant. This article is a report about "Chino", a Peruvian guerrilla who was assassinated alongside Che. "Pop Art -- Guerrilla Warfare" discusses various tactics for handling police and police agencies connected to agencies dedicated to struggle. The purpose of this article is to make these tactics known to movement organizations and organizers. "For Viet Nam, until Victory or Death" this is an address of the delegation of the Executive Secretariat of the OSPAAAL before the "Extraordinary Conference in Support of and Solidarity with the Vietnamese People in Their Struggle Against Imperialist Aggression" held in Cairo. "'Information on Colonialism and Imperialism,' 'Ideals and Earnest Desires,' 'Not Only to 'Admire' but also to 'Do Something'" are all letters to OSPAAAL. "Asia: a Just Endeavor to Liberate Their Peoples" is an appeal from the Executive of OSPAAAL highlighting International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Asia. "The Revolutionary Line of Independence" a letter of congratulations to Kim Il Sung on the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. "The Laotian Revolution and its High Combative Spirit" celebrates the 22nd anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Laos after the Laotian Revolution. "To Graduate as Men" highlights Bolivian guerrilla efforts to undermine the U.S. backed Bolivian regime and pays tribute to Che Guevara.
Tricontinental No. 33 Tricontinental No. 33
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1973Call Number: Volume Number: No. 33Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Ten Points About the Guerrilla" is Carlos Marighella's detailed analysis of the guerrilla and of revolutionary tactic and strategy. Marighella was a Brazilian Marxist who was dedicated to armed resistance. His ideas influenced generations of revolutionary youth. "The End of a Lie" Cuban Ambassador to the UN Ricardo Alarcon's analysis of Puerto Rico's colonial status in relation to the United States. Alarcon presented this argument to the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization. The UN General Assembly ratified the resolution that recognized Puerto Rico's inalienable right to self-determination. "St. George Enslaved" is an in-depth analysis of the present day situation in Brazil that highlights the imperialistic exploitation of Brazilian wealth and resources. This article exposes the policing tactics, torture and displacement created by an imperialistic regime. "Double Chains" documents the hideous miscarriage of justice throughout the prison system. The author spent 12 years inside the US prison system and experienced the racism and degradation found throughout prisons. He analyzes the prison system's role in capitalism and argues that the prisoner is a vital link in the struggle against the system. "Realities" interview with Amilcar Cabral where he exposes the Caetano government's violent policies, the personal motivations behind the criminal action of the Spinola government, and the political-ideological repercussions of the visit of Fidel Castro. "The Keys to the Future" celebrates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 34 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 34
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaDate: 1/1969Call Number: Volume Number: Year III No. 34Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"10 Years of the Cuban Revolution" celebrates the anniversary of the Cuban Revolution and its lasting influences worldwide. "The Armed Struggle in South Korea" details the armed revolutionary struggle in South Korea against suppression by U.S. imperialists. "Africa: Will Write its Own History" analyzes the developing awareness of African masses, the continued consolidation of independence in progressive African countries, and the armed resistance of Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique against Portuguese colonialism. "Colombia: Transformation on the March" denouncement of the governmental policy of transformation, which in effect exploits the poorer classes. Transformation policies entail a price increase on essential items and a war on smuggling practices where small business owners have lost their capital but the larger traffickers continue to operate undisturbed. "The South Vietnamese People Unleash the General Offensive" describes the Southern Vietnamese successful release of a General Offensive in response to U.S. imperialistic forces. "The Role of the Students in Latin America" explains the pivotal role students have continued to play in national liberation movements in Latin America. "The Tricontinental: A Victory of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America" celebrates the third anniversary of the holding of the First Conference of the peoples off Africa, Asia and Latin America. "Thumbnail Sketch of Chad" is a brief description of Chad's geographic location, economic situation, and the situation before and after national liberation. "Manifesto From the Palestinian National Liberation Front (G.T.F.)" ["From the FRELIMO", "A Reader at Albright College"] letters to OSPAAAL "To Defeat Definitively Imperialism's War of Aggression" appeal towards the continued struggle of the Vietnamese people against U.S. imperialistic aggression. "Innocent Victims Among Civilian Population" condemnation from the Executive Secretariat of OSPAAAL against U.S. aggression in Cambodia. "The Battle for Liberation" commemoration of the third anniversary of the historic Tricontinental Solidarity Conference held in Havana, Cuba.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 35 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 35
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaDate: 2/1969Call Number: Volume Number: Year IV No. 35Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"North Kalimantan: Past and Present of a People" details the history of North Kalimantan (province in Indonesia), from indigenous habitation to colonization and the rise of the People's Party led by A.M. Azahari. "Guatemala: Example of Heroism" commemorates the 7th Anniversary of the heroic guerrilla uprisings in Guatemala. "Angola: The Armed Struggle Throughout the Territory" commemorates the beginning of the armed liberation struggle in Angola. This article details the renewed hostilities of the Portuguese troops backed by NATO. "Congo (L): Forced to Increase Struggle" analyzes the assassination of Patrice Lumumba and the resulting world day of solidarity with the people of the Congo. "NATO: Another Instrument of the Colonialists" exposes NATO's actions in maintaining the colonialist and neocolonialist forces in Africa. "Libraries: Centers of Propaganda and Proselytism" details the ways libraries in Latin America cater to imperialistic agendas by promoting the 'excellence of Yankee culture'. "South Africa: Out of Work = Out of Home" The South African Bantu Administration published draft regulations that, if passed, would evict Africans from their homes if they have been out of work for over a month. "Guadalupe is a Colony" The students of Guadalupe of the AGEG (General Association of Students of Guadalupe) lay out evidence of the lasting colonial oppression in Guadalupe. "The Oakland Seven" details the demonstration held around the Oakland Induction Center and the resulting trial of the Oakland Seven. "The United States: Its Quota of Blood and Dollars" details U.S. aggression in Korea and Vietnam and the millions of dollars spent on war efforts. "Camilo Torres: Interview with the Mother of the Guerrilla Priest" interview with Isabel Restrepo, mother of the Colombian guerrilla priest Camilo Torres. "Zimbabwe: A War that is Spreading" details the patriotic forces of the people living in the countryside of Zimbabwe "The Supreme Council of the NCL Decides to Move to the Liberated Zones" reports the advancement efforts of the People's Liberation Army in the Congo against reactionary forces. "Political Program of the Neo Lao Haksat" details U.S. imperialistic forces in Vietnam. The Neo Lao Haskat lays out their political point program which aims to overthrow U.S. neocolonialism. "Visit from the Syrian Delegation" is an overview of the meeting between members from the Syrian delegation and members from the Politico-economic Department of the OSPAAAL to discuss the Arab Socialist Party and the case of Palestine. "Their Own Struggle: More Effective Solidarity" calls for all revolutionary and progressive countries of the world to increase aid to the struggling organizations fighting for liberation in Portuguese colonies and in South Africa. "Activities of the Executive Secretariat" overview of the declarations of Solidarity from the Executive Secretariat of the OSPAAAL. ["What the Press Covers Up" "Domestic Law and International Order"] Letters to OSPAAAL "Guerrillas in Korea" expresses solidarity with revolutionary forces in the southern part of Korea against US imperialist forces.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 41 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 41
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaDate: 8/1969Call Number: Volume Number: Year IV No. 41Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Korea: A War of Resistance" details the U.S. war of aggression against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the resulting U.S. occupation of South Korea. The US implemented various war maneuvers in the South in an attempt to provoke a new war. "Africa: Imperialist Strategy in the South" commemorates the 19th Anniversary of the national strike and the first big struggle of South African peoples against apartheid. Included is an overview of South African resistance despite renewed imperialist strategies to strengthen political, economic and military alliances among racist regimes. "South Yemen: Continuing the Struggle" political manifesto issued by the National Front of the Republic of South Yemen concerning the Second World Congress with the Arab Peoples. "Arab Peoples: the Revolutionary Response to Falseness" denounces the state of Israel as an instrument of aggression towards all Arab peoples and an instrument for U.S. economic, military and political interests. OSPAAAL calls for the celebration of an International Day of Solidarity with the Arab Peoples. "USA: Initiation Rites for Students" exposes the commodification of university education. "Peru: The Land Problem" argues that the Peruvian revolution from Spanish forces simply reinstated the feudal base of the economy where agrarian feudalism was linked to the industrial, commercial and financial bourgeoisie. "Laos: Presence of the Neo Lao Haksat in Vientiane" argues for the safeguarding of the presence of the Neo Lao Haksat in Vientiane in order to attain national harmony, the consolidation of peace, independence and neutrality in Laos. "Dhufar: The Crisis of the Revolution and the New Orientation" outline of the difficulties facing the revolutionary efforts in Dhufar (Dhofar) and the reorientation of their political agenda. "Haiti: The Launching of the People's Guerrilla War" outlines the beginnings of the Haitian revolution in light of contemporary revolutionary mobilizations. "Cameroon: Recent Guerrilla Operations" details the mobilization of guerrilla soldiers after Ahmadou Ahidjo's tour through various cities in Cameroon. "Niger: Neo-colonial Heart of Africa" analyzes the beginnings of the guerrilla movements in Niger. ["Experiences For Other Peoples" "Sharpen the Tactical Focus" "Interested in the Problems of Africa" "Hear the Violence of Our Brothers" "Militant Solidarity with Latin America"]: Letters to OSPAAAL "Korea: Hostile Acts by the United States" details U.S. imperialistic acts of aggression in Korea and calls for solidarity with Korean reunification efforts.