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From War to Empire: A Pivotal Week in Global Politics

Originally Published 2 days ago — by CNN

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The article discusses recent US actions and rhetoric that echo historical imperialist policies like gunboat diplomacy and the Banana Wars, highlighting a potential return to an era of great power competition and territorial ambitions under Trump's administration, particularly in Venezuela and Greenland.

"Viet Thanh Nguyen's Memoir: Unveiling the Dualities of Identity, Imperialism, and Vietnam"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Democracy Now!

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Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses his new memoir, "A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, a History, a Memorial," which explores themes of war, memory, identity, and the refugee experience. He reflects on the impact of U.S. imperialism in Vietnam and the ongoing violence in Gaza, as well as his personal experiences with anti-Asian violence. Nguyen also discusses the upcoming TV adaptation of his novel "The Sympathizer" and the importance of challenging Hollywood's depiction of the Vietnam War.