The book is set within the context of a country that was frantically trying to hold on to its self-proclaimed wartime neutrality but was increasingly caught in the middle of the economic, and naval, wars between the Allies and the Axis.

Lochery continues the delve into the role of the neutrals towards the end, and in the immediate aftermath of World War II, in Cashing Out: The Flight of Nazi Treasure, described by author and specialist in international law Philippe Sands as a "singularly excellent tale, nuanced and rich, original and eloquently told, and of deep relevance for our times".

Lochery has additionally produced a series of books on the Middle East: The Resistible Rise of Benjamin Netanyahu (2016), Loaded Dice (2007), The View from the Fence (2005), Why Blame Israel (2004), The Difficult Road to Peace (1999) and The Israeli Labour Party (1997).

The View from the Fence, was shortlisted for the 2006 Jewish Quarterly Wingate Prize[3] and additionally featured in David Hare’s Broadway hit The Wall.

[5] Besides his ongoing research and teaching at University College London, in the past decade he has served as an advisor to several political leaders providing expert insight on current affairs of Europe and the Mediterranean Middle East.