by Jake Sherman
First published 2003
This collection brings together nine expert voices to examine how global economic forces reshape modern warfare. Contributors from international economics, political science, and strategic studies join government and NGO analysts to explore how globalization creates fresh avenues for armed groups to advance their causes during civil conflicts. The authors dissect the fundamental mechanics of war economies, revealing how both legitimate and underground networks enable fighting factions to sustain themselves. They tackle the complex obstacles that emerge when attempting conflict resolution and building lasting peace in an interconnected world. The book demonstrates how economic globalization, while connecting markets and societies, simultaneously provides new tools and opportunities for those waging internal wars, fundamentally altering the nature of contemporary armed conflict.
Genres: international-relations, political-science, economics, non-fiction, military-history, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism
320 pages · Hardcover · Lynne Rienner Pub