Discussion: The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger, and a Forgotten Genocide: Nixon, Kissinger, and a Forgotten Genocide

Author: Gary J. Bass

Description: Gary J. Bass’s book revisits the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, focusing on the U.S. government's response during the conflict. The text reveals how President Nixon and Secretary of State Kissinger ignored human rights violations in favor of geopolitical strategy, particularly concerning Pakistan. Using declassified documents, Bass chronicles the internal debates within the U.S. administration and the moral quandaries they faced, shedding light on the political and ethical consequences of their actions. The book highlights the often-ignored role of American diplomacy in perpetuating one of the 20th century’s most brutal genocides.

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