In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare

About the podcast

In the Shadows of Utopia presents a detailed narrative history of Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge. Lachlan Peters traces the developments surrounding Pol Pot’s regime within a wider political and military context. Extended episodes examine events such as the 1970 coup and the expansion of the Vietnam War into Cambodia. The narrative follows leaders and movements while also addressing the violence experienced by civilians. Episode notes identify historical books and other sources supporting the account.