Web Of Deceit

Britain's Real Foreign Policy

Mark Curtis

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English

Vintage
02 June 2003

History; British & Irish history; Central government policies; International relations

A timely and controversial critical expose of the reality of British foreign policy.

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 Organisation that are increasing poverty and inequality around the world.

Drawing on formerly secret government files, the book also shows British complicity in the slaughter of a million people in Indonesia in 1965; the depopulation of the island of Diego Garcia; the overthrow of governments in Iran and British Guiana; repressive colonial policies in Kenya, Malaya and Oman; and much more.

By: Mark Curtis
Imprint: Vintage
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 362g
ISBN: 9780099448396
ISBN 10: 0099448394
Publication Date: 02 June 2003
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Web Of Deceit: Britain's Real Foreign Policy

"""Scrupulously, relentlessly...rescues the historical and documentary record from a web of distortion and self-serving illusion"" -- Noam Chomsky ""The picture of British policies that Curtis reveals should serve as a call to action for those who hope to understand the world that has been shaped by Western power, and to overcome the injustice and suffering that is, in no small measure, its cruel legacy"" -- Noam Chomsky ""A searing indictment of British Foreign policy"" -- C. R. Sridhar Blogcritics.org Politics"