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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 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 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.
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 No. 159 Tricontinental No. 159
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the People of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 2004Call Number: Volume Number: 159Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"The Caribbean Today" explores the diverse cultures found in the Caribbean, where the people share a common heritage, a united destiny and a unique civilization. "The Undeniable Nation" interview with Juan Mari Bras, leader of the independence movement and the Puerto Rican Left. Bras highlights the relationship and influence between Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. He also discusses the issue of Puerto Rican nationality and citizenship separate from U.S. citizenship. "A Dead End Street" Discusses the history of occupations and invasions of Haiti that have worsened the social and political crises, including the most recent U.S. intervention in 2004 in order to ensure "democracy". "The Caribbean: Economy and Integration" analyzes the possible economic integration of the Caribbean to the global economy where it would have to compete with northern resources. Historically, Caribbean integration has been a struggle for independence and the maintenance of identity. This article argues that the economic community must recognize the conditions peculiar to the Caribbean when incorporating the the global exchange. Emphasis must be placed on development rather than the supplier of resources concept. "Mandela's Ideal" discusses Mandela's fight for democracy and Cuban solidarity on the 10 year anniversary of democracy in South Africa. "A Place of Human Hope" Thabo Mbeki's, president elect of the Republic of South Africa, speech that accounts for the past 10 years of democracy in South Africa and the challenges that lie ahead. "The Writer of Portuguese-Speaking Africa and the Future" reflection of the multiple situations that Portuguese speaking Africans face when writing with an imposed language and navigating the public and publishing houses. "From Israel the Plan, From US the Image" interview with Dr. Jehad K. Suleiman Rashid, coordinator of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine in Europe, where he discusses the United State's support of Israel. "In the Net of Militarization" analyzes the military industry as one of the most lucrative businesses in the world and the implications of militarization in South America. "Looking Back: The Eisenhower Administration and the Guatemala of Jacobo Arbenz" reflections on the communist revolution in Guatemala and President Eisenhower's decision to establish the covert operation of PBSUCCESS that overthrew Jacobo Arbenz's presidency. "Yeye's Victory" excerpt from the prologue of Haydee Santamaria's first biography. "War Drums and Elections" discusses George W. Bush's measures against Cuba in 2006 in an attempt to make Cuba an American neo-colony. "The Teheran Conference" overview of the Tehran conference that situates The Tehran Declaration's impact on Iran. Despite claiming to "respect the freedom and tolerance of all nations" US policies and aggressive military actions in Iran and Palestine say otherwise.
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 No. 3 [French] Tricontinental No. 3 [French]
Publisher: OSPAAALYear: 1968Call Number: Volume Number: No. 3, May-JuneFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
French edition of No. 3. Contains articles on Korea, Venezuela, Guatemala, James Forman and OSPAAAL. Sommaire: Guerre speciale et neo-colonialisme; Venezuela: nouvelle etape d'operations; Etats-Unis 1967: maree haute de la resistance noire; Guatemala: un pays en guerre; Venezuela: avant-garde ou elections; Republique Populaire Democratique de Coree: Programme Politique du Gouvernement; Dernieres declarations de l'OSPAAAL Activities