The Jakarta Method

About “The Jakarta Method”

Vincent Bevins' The Jakarta Method is a history that reveals how the U.S. played a central role in the violent suppression of leftist movements across the developing world. Using declassified documents, archival research, and eyewitness accounts from twelve countries, Bevins challenges the idea that these regions transitioned peacefully into a U.S.-led capitalist system. The book argues that the brutal elimination of unarmed leftists was a key strategy in Washington's victory during the Cold War. Published in 2020, the work presents a detailed and shocking account of global political violence.