“The term blowback, which officials of the Central Intelligent Agency first invented for their own internal use, . . . refers to the unintended consequences of policies that were kept secret from the American people. What the daily press reports as the malign act of terrorists or drug lords or rogue states or illegal arms merchants often turn out to be blowback from earlier American operations.”
Quote by Chalmers Johnson
Work
Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire
This book delves into the effects of American imperialistic actions, analyzing the costs and consequences that arise from such policies. more
Author
Chalmers Johnson
Chalmers Johnson (August 6, 1931 - November 20, 2010) was an American author, historian, and foreign policy analyst. His work primarily focused on U.S. foreign policy in Asia, particularly the occupation and influence on Japan. more
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