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The Jakarta Method, Washington's Anti-Communist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program That Shaped Our World

Washington's Anti-Communist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program That Shaped Our World
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Vincent Bevins' "The Jakarta Method" investigates the CIA's Cold War program of supporting anti-communist mass killings in Indonesia during the 1960s.

The book traces how this brutal strategy, known as the "Jakarta Method," was replicated in other countries across the globe.

Bevins connects the dots between US foreign policy and the widespread violence that shaped the latter half of the 20th century.

Through extensive research and interviews, the book uncovers the hidden history of political repression and its devastating consequences.

It highlights the lasting impact of these events on international relations and the ongoing struggle for justice.

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as Vincent Bevin's first book, published in 2020 by Public Affairs Books.
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