The Heart of War: On Power, Conflict and Obligation in the Twenty-first CenturyMilitary forces are now confronted, not only with the non-conventional threats of terrorism but the moral dilemmas of humanitarianism, intervention and human rights. Gwyn Prins explores these conflicting impulses using a variety of fascinating examples: the September 11th attacks and the history of 'spectacular' terrorism, humanitarian intervention in Bosnia, Kosovo, West Africa and elsewhere, the extradition of General Pinochet for human rights abuses and the nuclear issue, in the light of ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. Wide-ranging and challenging, this book will interest all those seeking to understand the enormous recent changes in military strategy and global politics. |
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Contents
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A brief and critical encounter with academic | 95 |
Intervention in contention | 133 |
Strategic raiding | 177 |
Command in the new era M | 217 |
Some pointers towards thinking about | 237 |
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| Title | The Heart of War: On Power, Conflict and Obligation in the Twenty-first Century |
| Author | Gwyn Prins |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2003 |
| ISBN | 1134201842, 9781134201846 |
| Length | 336 pages |
| Subjects | › › Political Science / General Political Science / International Relations / General |
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