On Western Terrorism: From Hiroshima to Drone Warfare

“Noam Chomsky is arguably the most important intellectual alive today.” ― New York Times “Noam Chomsky is a global phenomenon.”—New York Review of Books In On Western Terrorism, world-renowned intellectual Noam Chomsky discusses Western power and propaganda with filmmaker and investigative journalist Andre Vltchek. Together they touch on colonialism, propaganda, and the media, and cover topics from the Soviet Union to Latin America to the Arab Spring. Here is the perfect introduction to Chomsky's political thought and provides an accessible approach for anyone who wishes to better understand the West's fraught role in the world. Admired by some, condemned by others, and feared by all—the military might of the West is undeniably colossal. Beginning with stories of the New York newsstand where Chomsky started his political education as a teenager, the discussion broadens out to encompass colonialism, imperial control, propaganda, and drone warfare. Chomsky and Vltchek offer a powerful critique of the legacy of colonialism, touching upon many countries including Syria, Nicaragua, Cuba, China, Chile, and Turkey. The Table of Contents: 1. The Murderous Legacy of Colonialism 2. Concealing the Crimes of the West 3. Propaganda and the Media 4. The Soviet Bloc 5. India and China 6. Latin America 7. The Middle East and the Arab Spring 8. Hope in the Most Devastated Places on Earth 9. The Decline of U.S. Power Timeline With a fresh design and a new foreword by Chomsky, this edition of On Western Terrorism stands as an influential and powerful critique of the West's role in the world, inspiring all who read it to think independently and critically. Read more