Alarming yet hopeful is the situation, according to John Perkins, who spent over a year on the New York Times bestseller list with "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man." Building on his shocking account of the corruption he was involved in, Perkins' new book is now out—a groundbreaking investigative report that is sure to ignite new discussions in the globalization debate: "Empire of the Unprincipled." The author sheds light on the sinister intertwining of politics and business in the United States, which defends its dominance by any means necessary. The focus is on current U.S. operations worldwide. Perkins knows exactly what happens behind the scenes: he was himself an Economic Hit Man, a "economic killer" working on behalf of the U.S. government. Undercover, he lured leaders of developing countries with expensive loans, encouraged them to undertake oversized technology projects, and thus made them dependent on the U.S. Today, he is dedicated to raising awareness and has declared war on these injustices. His conviction: if citizens engage, support non-profit organizations, and boycott certain companies, significant change can occur.