America Quote by Arundhati Roy
“If you look at the history of the Ford Foundation and Rockefeller, in Latin America, in Indonesia, where almost a million people, mainly Communists, were killed by General Suharto, who was backed by the CIA, in South Africa, in the US Civil Rights Movement - or even now, it's very disturbing. They have always worked closely with the US State Department.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture by Arundhati Roy, 2012
Powerful institutions often collaborate with governments, influencing global events and sometimes enabling oppression.
In simple terms: Institutions and governments can collude, causing harm.
Key Takeaway
Scrutinize alliances between NGOs and states.
Themes
politics
power
ethics
history
activism
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
investigative
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- activist research
- media reporting
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
state‑NGO relations
imperialism
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence reveals covert collaborations?
- How can civil society hold such partnerships accountable?
A Different Perspective
Alliances may be driven by hidden agendas.
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