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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 Special Supplement Tricontinental Special Supplement
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1967Call Number: Volume Number: Special SupplementFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara: Message to the Tricontinental" Special Supplement Edition Article by Ernesto Che Guevara entitled "Create Two, Three... Many Vietnams -- That is the Watchword" links international revolutionary movements against U.S. imperialism. Guevara was among the first collaborators of Tricontinental. His article was published before the first publication of the magazine in order to spread this message to the peoples of the world.
Cuba in Transition Cuba in Transition
Authors: Philip Russell, RiusPublisher: Armadillo PressDate: 10/1971Call Number: Volume Number: 1Format: MonographCollection: Tricontinental
I. History "The Spanish Colony" historical overview of the colonization of Cuba by the Spanish up to the Spanish-American war when the United States assumed control over Cuba. "The Republic" discusses U.S. control over Cuba and the birth of the "Cuban Republic" under the Platt Amendment. "Batista" overview of the military coup staged by Batista and the mobilization of Castro's efforts to overthrow Batista. "The Guerillas Take Over" the liberation of Cuba and the beginning of Castro's government. II. Social Services "Medicine" the redefining of medicine, from a business to a right guaranteed to all despite income or location of residence. "Housing" passing of urban law reforms, reduced rents and made housing a right rather than a luxury for the rich. "The Literacy Campaign" the mobilization of students to go out and teach literacy to the countryside. Attempts to increase literacy rates throughout the country and foster intellectual growth. "Primary Education" institution of day care centers to begin education young and provide working class mothers with support "Higher Education"increase in high school and technical schools to boost children's formal education and mobilize them for work in the community. III. The Economy "Development" investing in development in order to finance housing, medicine and education. "Agrarian Reform" rural revolution, gave land grants to farmers and loans to boost their production. "State Farms" transition from large plantations to state-owned farms to efficiently manage the lands and promote technological innovation "Industry" overview of the staged of industrial development "Workers" IV. Ideas Behind the Revolution "The New Man" "Moral Incentive" "Cuba Si, Yankee No" "To Socialism" "International Solidarity" V. Making It Happen "CDR's" "People's Courts" "Fidel" "Youth" VI. The Oppressed "The Unemployed" "Blacks" "Women" VII. Other Aspects of the Revolution "Sports" "Fine Arts" "Media" "Refugees" "Rationing" "Religion" "Environment and Recreation" VIII. Conclusion "Democracy" "Meanwhile in Latin America" "The Future"
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. 10 Tricontinental No. 10
Publisher: OSPAAL (Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America)Year: 1969Call Number: Volume Number: No. 10 January - FebruaryFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Contents: Cuba: Ten Years of Revolution (Fidel Castro) India: Introduction to a Congress (P. Sundarayya) The Tupamaros: Armed Vanguard in Uruguay (Carlos Nunez) Sociography of Misery (Albert-Paul Lentin) South Yemen: Towards a Definitive Liberation Black Panthers: The Afro-Americans' Challenge (George Murray and Joudon Major Ford) USA: the Alienation of Culture (Irwin Silber) Three Years After a Historic Meeting Meaning of the Tricontinental Conference (various delegates) Making an Army (Wilfred Burchett)
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 Especial [Angola] Tricontinental Bulletin Especial [Angola]
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America (OSPAAAL)Year: 1975Call Number: Volume Number: Year XFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Contents: To the Reader; The Economic Interest to Protect (Jacques Bonaldi): Portugal's economic interests in Africa (Oil, Iron, Diamonds, Copper, Bauxite, Manufactured Goods, Agricultural Sector); Escalation of Imperialist Aggression (Jane McManus): The escalation of attacks against the MPLA by South Africa, Western mercenaries and UNITA (pro-imperialist Angolan forces); Angola is Independent and "Ninguem Impedira a Chuva" (Armando Entralgo): History of Angola; What the People Don't Know: Remarks from Major Juju of the FAPLA (People's Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola); Constitutional Law of the People's Republic of Angola
Tricontinental No. 15 Tricontinental No. 15
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1969Call Number: Volume Number: No. 15 November - DecemberFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Viet-Nam: Nixon's Maneuvers" is an update from Mme Nguyen Thi Binh, a leader of the South Viet Nam revolutionary front, on the continuing struggle against United States aggression. "The Road of the Honduran Revolution" is a document from the Communist Party of Honduras detailing the rise of the military regime and North American imperialist control. It reports on the state of the Honduran working class and puts forth a set of revolutionary principles and policies. "Israel: Imperialist Mission in Africa" reports on Israel's little known role as a representative of US imperialist interests in Africa. A large aspect of this dynamic is Israel's "foreign aid" program, which exports military and police tactics designed to quell insurgency and prop up neocolonial governments to over 15 African countries. "Misinformation, an Imperialist Industry" exposes the massive web of corporate and imperialist forces that underpins news media in Latin America and worldwide. As the primary vessel for information about the world for most people, the news industry holds a tremendous amount of power; the author discusses the ways this power has been used to maintain the status quo and silence opposition. "Eritrea: Arms Against Oppression" summarizes the status of the Eritrean Liberation Front in its struggle against Ethiopian oppression. "The Arabian Gulf: Neocolonialism or Revolution" is an interview with a spokesman from the People's Front for the Liberation of the Occupied Arabian Gulf. It provides historical context for the people's struggle against colonial and oil interests and reports on recent offensives from the Peoples Liberation Army. "USA: the CIA's Search for Brains" exposes the indelible influence of corporate and military interests in every aspect of American universities. This partnership between educational institutions and the United States government involves not only the development of counterinsurgency technologies and strategies, but also the creation of a culture that rejects radical thought and perpetuates an imperialist way of life. "Southern Yemen: the Colonial Inheritance" discusses the challenges facing Southern Yemen two years into their independence and the government's strategy for ridding themselves of colonial vestiges.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 29 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 29
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 8/1968Call Number: Volume Number: Year III No. 29Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Summary: The Banta Promise; The People's War and Popular Anti-Aircraft Defense; The Second Tricontinental Conference; Yankee Atomic Chants; LA SNCC Must Survive! For the People. / Tricontinental Scene: On the Road to Struggle (Nicaragua); Their Struggle is Our Struggle (Viet Nam). / Making the Revolution: Guerrilla War Strategy by Ernesto Che Guevara. / Guerrilla Fronts: ZAPU-ANC Joint Communique; From the Mountains(Colombia); The Palestine National Liberation Movement Al Fatah; Fight on to Victory (Venezuela). / Letters to OSPAAAL / Appeals and Messages / From the Executive Secretariat.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 28 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 28
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 7/1968Call Number: Volume Number: Year III No. 28Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Summary- Cuba: A Fitting Answer in Latin America; Zimbabwe: Total War; What the US Government Defends in Viet Nam is an Absurd and Criminal Policy; The Yankee Imperialists Cannot Achieve Their Objectives in Their War of Destruction Against the DRV / Tricontinental Scene - What the MPLA Expects from the OAU; Political Terror in Iran; Solidarity with Viet Nam in Africa; Attempt Against the Life of Haurai Boumedienne (Algeria); Hitting Where It Hurts / Guerrilla Fronts - What is to be done in Venezuela?; PAIGC Communique; Military Action of the People's Army of Liberation of the Congo (L) / Appeals and Messages - Africa is Resisting and Fighting Back; Material Support to Palestine; Message from President Huu Tho / From the Executive Secretariat / Letters to the OSPAAAL / Anniversaries.