In "Washington's War on Nicaragua," Holly Sklar meticulously peels back the layers of U.S. foreign policy to reveal a complex web of intrigue, betrayal, and undeclared war that stretched far beyond the borders of Central America. From the Sandinista revolution to the shadows of the Iran-Contra scandal, Sklar exposes the clandestine efforts of the White House to undermine peace negotiations and perpetuate a conflict that claimed thousands of lives. Through rigorous research and compelling narrative, she uncovers the role of secret U.S. forces and their unsettling alliances with dictators, drug lords, and death squad leaders in a covert war against a nation striving for autonomy. Sklar's work transcends mere historical account to challenge the reader with a profound moral inquiry into the very fabric of U.S. foreign policy. She sheds light on an alternative path rooted in principles of law, democracy, and human rights, urging a reevaluation of interventionist tactics. "Washington's War on Nicaragua" is not just a book about a chapter of history; it is a critical reflection on the consequences of power unmoored from accountability, and a call to action for a more just and peaceful global community.