The Jakarta Method
Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World
by:
Vincent Bevins
Summary:
The book investigates the United States' support for anticommunist regimes during the Cold War, focusing on the mass killings in Indonesia in 1965-66 as a case study. It explores how these events influenced global politics and the spread of authoritarian governments backed by the U.S. in other countries.
Key points:
1. Jakarta Method: Refers to the U.S.-backed anti-communist purge in Indonesia during 1965-66 involving mass murder and torture, which served as a model for similar campaigns globally.
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