COLDTYPE Issue 114 Mid-March 2016 – is now on line

17 March 2016 — Coldtype

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BORDER CROSSINGS –We’ve got another fine selection of features, covering a range of international hotspots. In our cover story, Edward S. Herman discusses the many failings of US President Obama, while John Pilger looks at the shameful conduct of Australian politicians at the time of the invasion of East Timor by Indonesia, Jonathan Cook and Eamonn McCann delve into often-ignored antics of Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu,and David Edwards takes a close look at a death in Honduras. Other stories involve a bank robbery in London, a march against racism in Montreal, railway men in California, and the activities of US-based economic hit men. And, as always, more great reading and photographs. Continue reading

National Security Archive: Obama Brings ‘Declassified Diplomacy’ To Argentina

19 March 2016 — National Security Archive

Obama Brings ‘Declassified Diplomacy’ To Argentina

  • National Security Archive Hails White House Decision to Declassify Intelligence and Military Records on Dirty War
  • Declassification Project Comes on 40th Anniversary of Military Coup
  • Kissinger to the Generals: “If there are things that have to be done, you should do them quickly”
  • National Security Archive Electronic Briefing Book No. 545

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