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Craig Unger

    25 marzo 1949

    Craig Unger è un giornalista e scrittore americano il cui lavoro si addentra nelle complessità della politica e delle dinamiche di potere. I suoi reportage e libri esplorano i meccanismi interni delle famiglie politiche e la loro influenza sulla politica estera americana. Con un occhio critico, esamina la convergenza di gruppi potenti e il loro impatto sulla traiettoria presente e futura degli Stati Uniti. Il suo stile è riconosciuto per la sua profonda indagine e la scoperta di connessioni nascoste.

    Boss Rove
    Den of Spies
    American Kompromat
    House of Trump, House of Putin
    House of Bush, House of Saud
    Blue Blood
    • A biography of Rebekah Harkness, Standard Oil heiress, who captivated New York's high society in the 1960s and 1970s with her philanthropy and eccentric personality.

      Blue Blood
    • House of Bush, House of Saud

      • 420pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Newsbreaking and controversial, an award-winning investigative journalist uncovers the 30-year relationship between the Bush family and the house of Saud and explains its impact on American foreign policy, business, and national security.

      House of Bush, House of Saud
    • American Kompromat

      • 352pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      "American Kompromat tells the story of the unimaginably corrupt, dissolute, and decadent subculture of the most powerful people in the world and how they have orchestrated, obtained, and used kompromat--Russian for compromising information--as leverage to achieve their political goals"-- Provided by publisher

      American Kompromat
    • Den of Spies

      Reagan, Carter and the Secret History of the Treason that Stole the White House

      The investigation delves into the alleged collusion between Ronald Reagan's 1980 campaign and Iran, suggesting a conspiracy to delay the release of American hostages for political gain. This operation, orchestrated by campaign manager Bill Casey, involved secret arms deals and created a shadow foreign policy that ensured Reagan's victory. Unger, an investigative journalist, faced significant backlash while uncovering the truth behind the October Surprise, revealing a complex web of espionage, political maneuvering, and the consequences of foreign interference in elections.

      Den of Spies
    • Boss Rove

      Inside Karl Rove's Secret Kingdom of Power

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      This detailed and timely account by investigative journalist Craig Unger reveals Karl Rove's significant role in the 2012 presidential election. Rove, known for his scorched-earth partisanship and labeled “Bush’s Brain,” made a stunning comeback after leaving the Bush administration in disgrace. Unger meticulously explores how Rove, the mastermind behind George W. Bush's rise and a key figure in major scandals, became the most powerful Republican power broker in the country. His influence extends beyond his roles as a Fox News commentator and Wall Street Journal columnist; he mobilizes vast sums of money through the SuperPAC American Crossroads to support Republican candidates. Unger investigates Rove’s controversial past, including his involvement in the Valerie Plame Wilson affair and the U.S. attorneys scandal, revealing their relevance to his current activities. He examines Rove's strategies during the 2012 Republican primary process, his interactions with candidates like Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann, and his complex relationship with the Tea Party. As Rove regained control of GOP strategy and funding, pressing questions arose about his influence and future prospects, regardless of the election outcome. Combining incisive reporting with a compelling narrative, this work sheds light on Rove's vital behind-the-scenes role in the election and the broader implications for American democracy.

      Boss Rove
    • The book explores the troubling alliance between neoconservative policymakers and the Christian Right, revealing how their collaboration has significantly influenced U.S. foreign policy. This partnership is depicted as a driving force behind America's involvement in the Middle East, leading to disastrous consequences. The author provides a critical examination of the motivations and impacts of this relationship, offering insights into the complexities of American political dynamics and their implications for international relations.

      American Armageddon: How the Delusions of the Neoconservatives and the Christian Right Triggered the Descent of America--And Still Imperil - Originally Published as The Fall of the House of Bush
    • Die Untersuchung der jahrzehntelangen Beziehungen zwischen Donald Trump, Wladimir Putin und der russischen Mafia zeigt, wie diese Verbindungen letztlich Trump ins Weiße Haus brachten. Die Geschichte beginnt in den 1970er Jahren mit Trumps ersten Schritten im New Yorker Immobilienmarkt und endet mit seiner Präsidentschaft. Dieser Moment markiert den Höhepunkt von Putins langfristigem Plan zur Untergrabung der westlichen Demokratie, in den er Trump und eine Gruppe russischer Oligarchen hineinzog, beginnend mit der Rettung von Trumps gescheiterten Hotel- und Casino-Projekten in Atlantic City vor über zwanzig Jahren. Die Enthüllungen bestätigen die schlimmsten Befürchtungen über eine russische Verschwörung und zeigen, dass der Kalte Krieg 1991 nicht endete, sondern sich weiterentwickelte. Trumps Immobilien wurden zum idealen Vehikel für Milliarden, die aus der zusammenbrechenden Sowjetunion geschleust wurden. Craig Unger verfolgt systematisch die Allianz zwischen amerikanischer Politik und der russischen Mafia, dokumentiert Trumps Aufstieg vom bankrotten Immobilienmagnaten zum Präsidenten und beleuchtet Russlands Wiederaufstieg nach dem Kalten Krieg sowie die geheimen Bemühungen der russischen Elite, sich am Westen zu rächen. Ohne Trump hätte Russland eine Schlüsselkomponente in seinen imperialen Ambitionen gefehlt, und ohne Russland wäre Trump nicht Präsident geworden. Dieses Buch ist entscheidend für das Verständnis der Kräfte,

      Trump in Putins Hand
    • Öl, Macht und Terror: Craig Ungers jahrzehntelange Recherchen über die Verbindungen zwischen den Sauds und den Bushs liefern den schockierenden Beweis, daß die geheimen Beziehungen der beiden berühmten Familien dem Zeitalter des Terrors den Weg bereitet und der Tragödie vom 11. September Vorschub geleistet haben. Eine bestürzende Lektüre, die den Präsidenten-Clan von seiner gefährlichen Seite zeigt. 'Amerika und die ganze Welt danken Craig Unger für seine klare und präzise Dokumentation der tiefen Verstrickungen des innersten Kreises um Präsident Bush mit den brutalen saudischen Diktatoren.' Michael Moore

      Öl, Macht und Terror