Christopher Hitchens's 'The Trial of Henry Kissinger' is a provocative and meticulously argued indictment of the former U.S. Secretary of State. Taking on the role of prosecuting counsel, Hitchens examines Kissinger's actions through the lens of international law, accusing him of direct involvement in war crimes, assassinations, and widespread atrocities across the globe.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore a controversial examination of U.S. foreign policy and its ethical implications.
• Understand specific allegations against Henry Kissinger concerning deliberate mass killings in Indochina, complicity in murder in Bangladesh, suborning assassination in Chile, and incitement of genocide in East Timor.
• Gain insight into the application of international law and the accountability of powerful political figures.
• Engage with Christopher Hitchens's incisive investigative journalism and polemical style on a critical historical subject.