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History of US empire: JFK and wars on Vietnam and Laos

Geopolitical Economy Report

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The Influence of the Rockefeller Oligarchs and the Crisis in Laos

This chapter explores the impact of the Rockefeller oligarchs on the JFK administration, as well as the political tug of war within his administration. It also delves into the crisis in Laos and the challenges of achieving a neutral government, discussing the presence and control of the communist Pathet Lao and the flawed intelligence reports that may have manipulated JFK's approval of a troop plan.

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