For 500 years, since European explorers came, Latin American countries had been separated from one another. They had very limited relations. Integration is a prerequisite for independence.Noam Chomsky
I don't see any possibility of Britain and the U.S. allowing a sovereign independent Iraq; that's almost inconceivable.Noam Chomsky
It makes sense for Japan to pursue a more independent role in the world, following Latin America and others in freeing itself from U.S. domination.Noam Chomsky
France had a policy, initiated by General de Gaulle, of trying to turn Europe into what was then called a 'third force,' independent of the two superpowers, so Europe should pursue an independent course.Noam Chomsky