Thejakartamethodrar
In 1965, the Indonesian military, supported by the CIA, decimated the world’s third-largest Communist party (PKI) almost overnight.
The success of this "scorched earth" approach led to its export. In Latin American countries like Brazil and Chile, the word "Jakarta" was often daubed on walls as a terrifying warning of impending mass murder. TheJakartaMethodrar
is more than just a historical account; it is a profound exploration of a clandestine, global program of mass murder that fundamentally shaped our modern world. Authored by Vincent Bevins, the book reveals how the 1965–66 Indonesian massacres—where up to one million people were killed with U.S. support—became a blueprint for anti-communist extermination programs across at least 22 countries. The Blueprint of Extermination In 1965, the Indonesian military, supported by the
Bevins identifies similar extermination programs in nations ranging from Argentina and Colombia to Iraq, South Korea, and Thailand. is more than just a historical account; it
The "Jakarta Method" refers to the intentional extermination of leftists or anyone accused of being a leftist to facilitate the rise of right-wing, U.S.-allied authoritarian regimes.