Scott Wallace Books
Scott Wallace is a writer, photographer, and broadcast journalist whose career has spanned three decades covering national and international affairs. He earned an early reputation for courageous reporting from the front lines and barricades of Central America, covering conflicts for news agencies and various print publications. His assignments have taken him to remote corners of the globe, from Afghanistan to the Arctic, and from clandestine arms bazaars to midnight raids in the slums of Baghdad. His writings on war, revolution, international organized crime, and vanishing cultures have appeared in leading global magazines, showcasing a deep engagement with complex and often dangerous subjects.
The book provides a compelling examination of the consequences of U.S. policies in Central America during the 1980s, highlighting the tragic loss of life and the long-term issues that arose, particularly regarding immigration and border challenges. It critiques the shift towards militarism over democratic principles, revealing how these historical decisions have shaped current geopolitical dynamics and contributed to ongoing regional instability.