Globalization, War, and Peace in the Twenty-first Century

This book explores humanity's most persistent and tragic problem by answering some crucial questions including: How is military power created and asserted? What are weapons of mass destruction and what is the likelihood of them being used? What are the source, methods, and results of terrorism and counterterrorism?

Autorentext
WILLIAM R. NESTER Professor of Government and Politics at St. John's University, UK.

Inhalt
The Nature, Creation, and Assertion of Power Why Nations Go to War and Stay at Peace Warfare in the Twenty-First Century Terrorism and Counterterrorism Weapons of Mass Destruction War, Peace, and the Global Community Consequences