Elisabeth Åsbrink, "1947: Where Now Begins" (Other Press, 2019)
New Books in World Affairs
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Nuremberg Trials and Their Aftermath
This chapter explores the complexities of the Nuremberg trials, revealing the existence of 13 trials shaped by the differing agendas of the Allied powers. It emphasizes how these trials often overshadowed the Jewish experience while establishing ethical codes for human experimentation, and notes the decline in cooperation among Allies that allowed many war criminals to evade justice. Additionally, it connects historical narratives from this period to contemporary issues, such as the radicalization of the Muslim Brotherhood and the emergence of modern terrorist ideologies.
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