Jesse Franzblau

Jesse Franzblau (@JFranzblau) is a researcher and policy analyst. He has published articles with The National Security Archive, The Intercept, Al Jazeera, NACLA, Animal Político, Foreign Policy In Focus, Columbia Human Rights Law Review, and Michigan Journal of Public Affairs, among other publications.

Otto Pérez Molina attends a corruption hearing, Sept. 8, 2015.

The Rise and Fall of Guatemala’s Most Feared General The Rise and Fall of Guatemala’s Most Feared General

Otto Pérez Molina started his rise to power during a US-backed dirty war. The uprising against impunity that brought him down has been waiting in the wings ever since.

Sep 24, 2015 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Jesse Franzblau

Why Is the US Still Spending Billions to Fund Mexico’s Corrupt Drug War?

Why Is the US Still Spending Billions to Fund Mexico’s Corrupt Drug War? Why Is the US Still Spending Billions to Fund Mexico’s Corrupt Drug War?

Washington is providing equipment and training to compromised agencies—at the same time that it’s tracking their close ties to organized crime.

Feb 27, 2015 / Jesse Franzblau

Libya: A Dramatic Strategic Failure

Libya: A Dramatic Strategic Failure Libya: A Dramatic Strategic Failure

Beset by infighting among militias and rampant arms trafficking, Libya in 2014 illustrates the dangers of Western military intervention.

Jun 10, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Jesse Franzblau and Foreign Policy In Focus

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