Ebook: Web of deceit: Britain's real role in the world
Author: Curtis Mark
- Tags: Außenpolitik, British & Irish history, Diplomatic relations, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Postwar 20th century history from c 1945 to c 2000, Electronic books, Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1945-, Great Britain, Großbritannien
- Year: 2003
- Publisher: Random House
- City: Great Britain;Großbritannien
- Language: English
- epub
In his explosive new book, Mark Curtis reveals a new picture of Britain's role in the world since 1945 and in the 'war against terrorism' by offering a comprehensive critique of the Blair government's foreign policy. Curtis argues that Britain is an 'outlaw state', often a violator of international law and ally of many repressive regimes. He reasons not only that Britain's foreign policies are generally unethical but that they are also making the world more dangerous and unequal.
The Web of Deceit describes the staggering gulf that has arisen between New Labour's professed commitment to upholding ethical values and the reality of current policies. It outlines the new phase in global intervention, the immorality of British policy in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Iraq and Indonesia and support for repressive governments in Israel, Russia, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Curtis also reveals Britain's acquiescence in the Rwanda genocide and economic policies in the World Trade...