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The History Section: Pinochet, the CIA, and Accountability | Peter Kornbluh
Peter Kornbluh offers insight into how the CIA—under Henry Kissinger and Richard Nixon—helped cultivate one of the deadliest military regimes in the history of South America.
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About Peter Kornbluh
Peter Kornbluh is a senior analyst at the National Security Archive and the director of the Chile Documentation Project and the Cuba Documentation Project. His work in the Archive has contributed to the declassification of documents relating to the CIA’s covert actions in South America, authoring several publications concerning the American government’s support for the Pinochet Dictatorship in Chile.
From 1990 to 1999, Kornbluh held an adjunct assistant professorship of international and public affairs at Columbia University. Kornbluh won a 1990 James Aronson Award honorable mention for writing on Central America in The New Yorker. In the early 1990s he worked with Malcolm Byrne documenting the Iran Contra scandal.
Kornbluh’s work at the National Security Archive has included efforts related to the U.S. government’s historical foreign policy. Notably, he has contributed to the declassification of documents that offer insight into U.S. government’s support for the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile.[8] Kornbluh has authored and co-authored several publications. One of his significant works is “The Pinochet File: A Declassified Dossier on Atrocity and Accountability,” which compiles a selection of declassified documents related to U.S. policy in Chile from 1970 to 1990.
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A Journey Through History: Uncovering the Past to Shape Our Future
Explore history in a new light with The History Section podcast, hosted by Ben Kiler. This podcast delves into significant events from around the world, offering insights often overlooked in traditional narratives. With the help of historians, Ben challenges established views, shedding light on diverse perspectives and hidden truths. The ‘History Section’ is more than a history lesson; it’s a platform for understanding and learning from the past, both American and global, to improve our future. As a listener, you are encouraged to think critically and view history through a broader lens. Ideal for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of history’s impact on today’s world, this podcast aims to inform and inspire.
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By The History SectionThe History Section: Pinochet, the CIA, and Accountability | Peter Kornbluh
Peter Kornbluh offers insight into how the CIA—under Henry Kissinger and Richard Nixon—helped cultivate one of the deadliest military regimes in the history of South America.
Listen now…
About Peter Kornbluh
Peter Kornbluh is a senior analyst at the National Security Archive and the director of the Chile Documentation Project and the Cuba Documentation Project. His work in the Archive has contributed to the declassification of documents relating to the CIA’s covert actions in South America, authoring several publications concerning the American government’s support for the Pinochet Dictatorship in Chile.
From 1990 to 1999, Kornbluh held an adjunct assistant professorship of international and public affairs at Columbia University. Kornbluh won a 1990 James Aronson Award honorable mention for writing on Central America in The New Yorker. In the early 1990s he worked with Malcolm Byrne documenting the Iran Contra scandal.
Kornbluh’s work at the National Security Archive has included efforts related to the U.S. government’s historical foreign policy. Notably, he has contributed to the declassification of documents that offer insight into U.S. government’s support for the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile.[8] Kornbluh has authored and co-authored several publications. One of his significant works is “The Pinochet File: A Declassified Dossier on Atrocity and Accountability,” which compiles a selection of declassified documents related to U.S. policy in Chile from 1970 to 1990.
About The History Section Podcast
A Journey Through History: Uncovering the Past to Shape Our Future
Explore history in a new light with The History Section podcast, hosted by Ben Kiler. This podcast delves into significant events from around the world, offering insights often overlooked in traditional narratives. With the help of historians, Ben challenges established views, shedding light on diverse perspectives and hidden truths. The ‘History Section’ is more than a history lesson; it’s a platform for understanding and learning from the past, both American and global, to improve our future. As a listener, you are encouraged to think critically and view history through a broader lens. Ideal for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of history’s impact on today’s world, this podcast aims to inform and inspire.
The post Pinochet, the CIA, and Accountability | Peter Kornbluh first appeared on The History Section Podcast.