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Confronting Capitalism: Don’t Cry for USAID

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USAID's Controversial Legacy in Vietnam

This chapter explores USAID's complex and often controversial role during the Vietnam War, highlighting its involvement in programs like Rural Pacification and the Strategic Hamlet Program. It critiques the ethical implications of these actions, revealing how humanitarian efforts were intertwined with military objectives and counterinsurgency operations.

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