American - Author | August 4, 1951 -
To frustrated Americans who have begun boycotting BP: Welcome to the club. It's great not to be the only member any more!
Stephen Kinzer
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From the 1920s into the 1940s, Britain's standard of living was supported by oil from Iran. British cars, trucks, and buses ran on cheap Iranian oil. Factories throughout Britain were fueled by oil from Iran. The Royal Navy, which projected British power all over the world, powered its ships with Iranian oil.
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After World War II, the winds of nationalism and anti-colonialism blew through the developing world.
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The idea that Arabia is best run by Arabs is no more palatable to Western leaders today than it was to Napoleon or Churchill.
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As British and French imperialism ebbed following the end of the Second World War, America became the main outside player in Arab affairs.
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Western powers remain imprisoned by the idea that the world is a dangerous place, that it needs to be managed, and that they are called upon to do the managing.
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A decision by Germany's highest court that banned the display of crosses or crucifixes in classrooms has sparked widespread outrage and protest.
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The two largest oil-producing countries in Latin America, Mexico and Venezuela, sold petroleum to Nicaragua at concessional rates for several years beginning in 1980. The program was curtailed because Nicaragua could not make even reduced payments.
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During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Latin America moved decisively away from military rule and toward civilian democracy.
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In fairness, Latin America's elected civilian leaders have made progress in some areas. They have brought their countries back to international respectability, curbed flagrant human rights violations, and sought to build democratic political institutions.
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The difficulty that many foreign authors face in having their works translated into English has effects far beyond the United States.
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Some major American publishing houses still seek work by foreign writers.
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