The Iran-Contra Paradox

This chapter explores the complexities of U.S. foreign policy during the Reagan administration, focusing on the Boland Amendments and the covert support for the Contra rebels in Nicaragua. It contrasts the administration's public portrayal of the Contras with the grim realities of violence and chaos amid their operations. The discussion highlights the moral contradictions of U.S. intervention, particularly through the actions of figures like Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North and a decorated Marine involved in secret fundraising efforts, revealing a turbulent era in American history.