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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. 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. 49 - 50 Tricontinental No. 49 - 50
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1976Call Number: Volume Number: No. 49 - 50 May - AugustFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"The Vietnamese Homeland Unified and Socialist" transcript of speech given by Le Duan, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Viet Nam Worker's Party, at the first session of the joint National Assembly of Viet Nam. Le Duan reports on the Vietnamese people's task of wiping out the scars of imperialist aggression in order to build a better society. "Bolivia's Outlet to the Sea: An Imperialist Way Out" reviews the history of The War of the Pacific and its implications in the contemporary politics of Bolivia, Chile and Peru. This article argues that Bolivia's desire to recover its outlet to the sea is backed by U.S. imperialistic designs. "NATO and South Africa" interview with the honorary Secretary of the British Apartheid Movement, Abdul S. Minty. Minty discusses relations between South Africa and western powers and the role of South Africa in NATO's plans. "Propaganda and Advertising: Two Sides of the Same Coin" analyzes the relationship between imperialist government, multinational enterprises, salesmen, scientists, the system's ideologues, and the mass media in the manipulation of consciences and bourgeois lifestyles. According to this article, these relationships invalidates arguments of journalistic neutrality. "East Timor: FRETILIN Speaks" statement from Abilio Araujo where he speaks about the heroic struggle the Timorese people are waging against the occupation troops of the Indonesian fascist regime. Araujo is a member of the National Department of Political Orientation and the Political-Military and Executive Committee of the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor and is also the Minister of Economic and Social Affairs of the Government of East Timor. "Puerto Rico: Crisis and Repression" talk given by leaders of the Puerto Rican Socialist Party, Carlos Gallisa and Alberto Perez, concerning the political and social situation in Puerto Rico, colony of United States imperialism. "Angola: An End to the Mercenaries' Myth" excerpt from a book written by Raul Valdes Vivo. This story shares the perspectives of a group of mercenaries who carried out attacks against natives with impunity. In Angola these mercenaries faced resistance from the Angolan people both on a field of battle or in the courts.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 64 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 64
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaDate: 7/1971Call Number: Volume Number: Year VI No. 64Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Ecuador: The Church Must Adapt Itself to the Times" analyzes the transition of churches in Ecuador from being pawns of political reaction and domination to radical forces challenging traditional hierarchies and the capitalistic system. "Chile: The Copper Conspiracy" exposes the monopoly on the Chilean copper industry by U.S. imperialistic forces as a "copper plot" aimed at destroying Chile's economy. This international conspiracy was dismantled when Salvador Allende was elected to office. "Nguyen Duc Thuan: Hero of the 'Tiger Cages'" interview with Nguyen Duc Thuan, Secretary-General of the Federation of Vietnamese Trade Unions, who was imprisoned in a tiger cage for 8 years. This method of imprisonment was established by the Saigon regime, backed by U.S. force, to inflict physical and psychological torture on patriots. "Malawi: Neo-colonial State" argues that despite gaining independence from British rule, Malawi is subject to neo-colonial economic and political policies due to its proximity to racist colonial regimes like South Africa, Rhodesia, Mozambique and Angola. "Death, Its Name is Stroessner" historical overview of Paraguay leading up to the military coup in 1954 of General Alfredo Stroessner. Stroessner instituted a military police dictatorship sympathetic to U.S. imperialism which has resulted in the forced exile of Paraguayans. Included is a statement favoring the overthrow of the fascist dictatorship. "Genocide in Angola" exposes the Portuguese tactics of spreading chemical products, defoliants and herbicides, throughout the liberated regions of Angola, poisoning rivers and marshes. "Africa: For Total Independence" details the systemic radicalization of revolutionary struggle in Africa in response to Western imperialist coercion tactics. Appeal for solidarity with Africa.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 82 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 82
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1973Call Number: Volume Number: Year VIII No. 82Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Lebanon: A Difficult Coexistence" analyzes the second invasion of Lebanon by Israel and its relation to the Palestinian conflict. "Uruguay: Any Day" details a day in the life in Uruguay from a housewife's perspective. Call for continued resistance. "Tanzania: Socialized Villages, Condition of Development" list of the non-capitalist development projects undertaken in Tanzania under Julius Nyerere's progressive regime. "Chile: The Present General Problems" proposes an intense ideological and political discussion of the political vanguard (People's Unity) and the government's positions. Need to discuss the strategic and tactical problems in Chile. "Mexico: A Desert 'Made in USA'" discusses water rights in the American Southwest. "Bolivia: Dissensions in the Triple Alliance" discusses the internal problems of the triple alliance, Armed Forces, Bolivian Socialist Falange and the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement. "The Cowardly Assassination of Amilcar Cabral" OSPAAAL's condemnation of the assassination of Amilcar Cabral.
Tricontinental No. 17 Tricontinental No. 17
Publisher: OSPAAL (Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America)Year: 1970Call Number: Volume Number: No. 17 March - AprilFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Contents: Imperialist Contradictions and Integration (Pierre Jalee) Lenin and the National Liberation Movement (Gregorio Ortega) Biafra: The Roots of Succession (Baba Oluwide) Uruguay: The Tupamaros in Action Program of the Sandinist Front of National Liberation Pakistan: Perspectives from the Left (Zulfikar Ali Bhutto) Syria: The Arab's Battle (Mohamed Ammar Alrawi) Buddha: The Struggle in this World (Venerable Sato) Dr. Zouayen's Visit Santo Domingo: The Voice of Rifles On the Death of Antonio Avila Chile: The Crisis of Reformism (Marta Melo) News Behind the News
Tricontinental No. 26 Tricontinental No. 26
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1971Call Number: Volume Number: No. 26 September - OctoberFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Anniversary in Triumph (Carlos Altamirano) - the ideological position of the Socialist Party of Chile and its prospects for the future / Juche Crosses the Sea (Han Duk Su) - The successes achieved by the Chongryun (org to defend the Korean nationality of 600,000 Koreans displaced in Japan) / Irrintzik (Ernesto Gonzalez Bermejo) - experiences and facts on the ETA and their struggle against oppression in the Basque region Spain / Boomerag for Israel (Osvaldo Ortega) - chronicle of the trial of Palestinian leader Taisir Kubaa / Apartheid: Imperialist Monster (Alex La Guma) - South African essayist on the rise of consciousness and armed struggle in South Africa / The Voice of David - reprints of editorials from newspaper Nhan Dan in Hanoi The Ford of Betrayal (Ernesto Gonzalez Bermejo) - documentation of the group of guerrillas assassinated in a ford of the Rio Grande in Bolivia in 1967 / Viet Nam, 1971 (Nguyen Minh Phuong) - interview with the Ambassador to Cuba from the Provisional Revolutionary Govt of South Viet Nam / Tricontinental Salute - reprint of the speech of the OSPAAAL delegation from the Special Meeting of the AAPSO Executive Committee, held in Syria / Solidarity (Carol Brightman and Sandra Levinson) - selections from Venceremos Brigade in which of the first members relate their experiences / News Behind the News
Tricontinental No. 23 Tricontinental No. 23
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1971Call Number: Volume Number: No. 23 April - MayFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
An International War (Marcelino dos Santos) - extensive analysis of the political, economic and social situation imposed by Portuguese colonialism with the support of Yankee imperialism / Growth of the People's Army (Vo Nguyen Giap) - article on the national liberation war / Immediate Objective: Cabora Bassa (Peter Kellner) - shows the imperial interests of the construction of Cabora Bassa dam in Mozambique and the international mobilization against the project / 1970: Loas Lives, Yankees! (Kaysone Phomvihan) - an account of the 1/4 century of struggle of the Laotian people / Plunder and Dignity (Steffan Beckman) - Palestine, Zionism and division in the Arab World around class interests and imperialist control / Youth Against the System (Peter Hammond) - the crisis of the values that sustain the American way of life / Yes to Socialism - Program of the Left Coalition People's Unity of Chile / Inside a Struggle (Abba Sidik) - leader of FRONILA in Chad talks about Chad's false independence, feudalism and steps to destroying these features in Chad / A Voice from the Monster (Charlene Mitchell) - interview with Black Communist / At the Starting Line (Carlos Padilla) - article about the present transition in Chile written by a representative of the MRI in Puerto Rico / The Internal Colony (John-Paul Satre) - outlines the situation of African immigrant workers in France / News Behind the News
Tricontinental No. 40 Tricontinental No. 40
Publisher: OSPAAALYear: 1974Call Number: Volume Number: September-OctoberFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
In this issue, Houari Boumediene sums up the fundamental problems of the Palestinian people at the Congress of the General Union of Palestinian Students in Algeria; a statement issued by the General Union of Palestinian Students denounces the dangers of Zionist educational policy to Palestinian nationality; a document entitled Plan Inca provides the strategy for transforming Peruvian society after the Revolutionary Government of the Armed Forces assumes power; an individual reflects on their days spent working for Ho Chi Minh's security; and more.