Paul Moorcraft Books

Updated and affordable edition of this topical and well-reviewed work, shortlisted for The British Army Military Book of the Year, 2016

North Korea remains the most secretive nation on earth.

A gripping, authoritative and closely researched account of the controversial 26 year Sri Lankan Civil War which ended in 2009. Interest generated by allegations of war crimes sanctioned at the highest levels.

The book explores the context surrounding the 2023 war, analyzing the implications of concurrent conflicts in Europe and the Levant. It delves into the challenges faced by the international system in managing these crises and assesses the potential for global stability amidst such turmoil. Through a critical examination of geopolitical dynamics, the author raises questions about the capacity of international frameworks to address multiple regional conflicts effectively.

First authoritative biography of a controversial African dictator.

Memoir of a veteran war correspondent who has covered conflicts in over 30 war zones over 40 years.

Examines how journalists have plied their trade from the Crimean War to the present. Paul Moorcraft, a veteran journalist, discusses how correspondents' considerable influence has shaped the actions of politicians and military commanders as well as public opinion, and reveals how authority figures now view the media as potentially valuable tools.

Study of the origins and causes of the first major war in Europe since WW2.

Reveals the existence of hitherto secret German-speaking units working for the Allies in WW2.

Mugabes dictatorship had survived due to the vicious military oppression of the population and the ruthless suppression of opposition. At the same time Mugabe has indulged in numerous military interventions outside his borders regardless of the cost in terms of regional stability, lives and money.