Fragile states war and conflict in the modern world
Today a billion people, including about 340 million of the world's extreme poor, are estimated to live in 'fragile states'. This group of low-income countries are often trapped in cycles of conflict and poverty, which make them acutely vulnerable to a range of shocks and crises. This engaging book defines and clarifies what we mean by fragile states, examining their characteristics in relation to ""weak"" and ""failed"" states in the global system, and explaining their development from pre-colonial times to the present day. It explores the connections between fragile statehood and violent co
1 online resource (210 p.)
9780745659510, 9780745675657, 0745659519, 0745675654
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Cover; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction: War and Conflict in Today's World; 1. Major Characteristics of Fragile States; 2. The Formation of Fragile States; 3. Fragile Statehood and Violent Conflict; 4. Coping with State Fragility; 5. Surprising Deviations: Fragility Escaped; Conclusion: The Fragile State Dilemma; References; Index
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English