This book elucidates the seldom explored but central role played by atrocity fabrication in eleven major conflicts from the 1950s to the present day: from Korea, Vietnam and Cuba during the Cold War to Iraq, Libya and the emerging Sino-U.S. cold war more recently. It highlights the many variations of atrocity fabrication, the strong consistencies in how atrocity fabrication is used, and the consequences it has for the populations of the targeted countries, and demonstrates the roles played by media and both government and non-governmental organizations in misleading the public as to the actuality of these highly publicized events. The emerging trend towards this mode of action, and the deep implications this has for world order, make an understanding of its history particularly critical.

“Scholars, journalists and others with a serious interest in understanding international affairs will find this thought-provoking, ground-breaking analysis highly rewarding.” PETER FORD, Former British Ambassador to Syria

CLARITY PRESS, INC.

A. B. Abrams has published widely on Korean politics and security, including several dozen articles in outlets such as 38North, The Diplomat and SinoNK among others, as well as multiple prior books. He holds Masters degrees in related subjects from the University of London. Having studied the Korean language at university in Pyongyang, he has spent considerable time in both North and South Korea and formed many contacts across the two countries. Abrams' prior works on geopolitics and security have received strong endorsements from multiple senior military officials, diplomats, professors and UN experts among others. He is proficient in multiple other Asian languages including Chinese.