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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. 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 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 No. 31 Tricontinental No. 31
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL)Year: 1972Call Number: Volume Number: No. 31 July - AugustFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
On the Reunification of Korea (Kim II Sung) - proposals for a solution for Korea's division / The White Plague (Edouard Bailby) - examines the hateful manner in which Apartheid functions / Conversations in the Northeast (Maria Esther Gilio) - examines poverty in Northeast Brazil / Bloody Democracy (Ibrahim Isa) - Focus on repression in Indonesia following the military coup / Endemic Disease (Giovanni Berlinguer) - Italian doctor evidences why imperialism and colonialism are the chief pestilences afflicting humanity / Fruits of Struggle (Amilcar Cabral) - Report on 8 months of struggle from Jan-Aug. 1971. / Soldiers Against the War (David Dorey) - interview with ex- US soldier about growth among GIs of a determined opposition to the Vietnam War / Definitions of a Battle (Nayif Hauatmeh) - interview with the leader of the DPFLP about principles of liberation in the Middle East / From Colony to Socialism (Juan Mari-Bras) - leader of the PSP sketches future perspectives for the independence struggle in Puerto Rico / News Behind the News
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 71 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 71
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 2/1972Call Number: Volume Number: Year VII No. 71Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Bolivia: Laikakota, August 21 by Eduardo Diaz / Ecuador: The Oil Orgy by Jaime Galarza / Indonesia: Portrait of a Neo-colony / Argentina: the suppression of Cristianismo y Revolucion / USA: Save Angela by Ernesto Gonzalez Bermejo / Eritrea: present and future of a Yankee base by Roberto Correa Wilson / Nicaragua: others will follow us / From the Afro-Asian Committee of Laos / PAIGC's denunciation / The Afro-Asian peoples are not alone.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 43 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 43
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 10/1969Call Number: Volume Number: Year IV No. 43Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Che / Latin American: Rebellion of the Clergy / United States: Armed Confrontation / SEATO: its plans and objectives / Indonesia: Within the Sphere of Yankee Influence / Bahrain: its Workers and National Liberation / Laos: When Weapons Speak / The Gensuikyo Conference and the Problem of Asia.
Tricontinental No. 7 Tricontinental No. 7
Publisher: OSPAAALYear: 1968Call Number: Volume Number: No. 7 July-August 1968Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Sudisman against treason; the exposure of a strategy; Walt Whitman Rostow: Ode to underdevelopment; Okinawa: Archipelago in crisis; Underdevelopment and revolution in Latin America; Laos: Caves of resistance; SEventh National Seminary of MPI leaders; Art and compromise; Survey on Viet-Nam; Old world. new ideas; Declarations and activities of OSPAAAL; Interview with Paul Jorge from the MPLA
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 48 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 48
Publisher: Organization of the Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL)Date: 3/1970Call Number: Volume Number: Year VFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Indonesia: Profile of a Neocolony; Puerto Rico: Colony in revolution; Korea: Preparations for war; Colombia: the war council of the century; Angola: 9th Year of armed rebellion; Guatemala: Under the sign of revolutionary violence; Congo (L): Complicity of reactionary forces; Vietnamization: A smokescreen; Portuguese Colonies: Front of solidarity against reaction; Solidarity: conference of the Afro-Asian Committee of the USSR; Syria: Delegation of the BAAS Party at OSPAAAL.
Tri-continental Information Center [Sept-Oct 1967] Tri-continental Information Center [Sept-Oct 1967]
Publisher: Tri-continental Information CenterYear: 1967Call Number: Volume Number: Vol. 1, No. 5, Sept-OctFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
This issue includes the political program of the South Vietnam National Liberation Front, with commitments to combating U.S. aggressors and building an independent, prosperous country; a report on why the African National Congress takes up arms with a statement of support from SNCC on the South African struggle against apartheid; Greek prisoners held without charges or trial report on conditions inside; and more.