William Robinson

In this discussion, Alex Aviña, a history professor specializing in U.S. intervention in Central America, and William Robinson, a sociology professor who experienced Nicaragua in the 1980s, explore the depths of the Contra War. They delve into the destructive U.S. military strategies against the Sandinista government and the impact on civilians. The duo highlights the grassroots solidarity movements that arose in response and examines the fallout of the Iran-Contra scandal, shedding light on its relevance to contemporary U.S. foreign policy.