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OverviewThe world has changed. Rather than a clash of civilisations, the West now faces revolts from the margins, driven by widening economic divisions, rising global elites and dangerous environmental constraints. The emergence of global terrorist movements such as ISIS is indicative of a growing threat for which traditional military responses are simply not fit for purpose. At a time when the world adjusts to new international leadership - from Trump in the US to Macron in France - and as the balance of power starts to shift away from the West, this updated edition of Paul Rogers' acclaimed book looks at the new challenges facing global security, and how we might start to address them. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul RogersPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: I.B. Tauris Weight: 0.267kg ISBN: 9781784538446ISBN 10: 1784538442 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 10 July 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPreface to the New Edition Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations 1 World Order or Disorder: ISIS and New Drivers of Conflict 2 Coming Out of Nowhere 3 Conflicting Narratives and an Environment for Revolt 4 Weapons of Mass Destruction and Political Violence 5 ISIS and Its Future 6 Irregular War 7 A Glowering Planet? 8 A Possible Peace Notes Select Bibliography IndexReviews'important and thought-provoking' - The Guardian, 'The catastrophe of the so-called 'war on terror' exposed in brilliant detail by the towering intellect of Prof. Paul Rogers.' --Owen Jones, 'A masterly summary of a debate that we are emphatically not having, but which we certainly should.' -- Michael Clarke, Former Director General, Royal United Services Institute, 'A clear and authoritative account of what is really going on and how the conventional wisdom on security needs an urgent rethink. Compelling reading' --Rosemary Hollis, Professor of International Politics, City, University of London, 'It's hard to disagree with Rogers's prediction that these wars will carry on for decades...there is no end in sight. - LRB Author InformationPaul Rogers is Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University and the Global Security Consultant for the Oxford Research Group. He is a leading expert in the field of international security, arms control and political violence with over 30 years' experience. Rogers is a regular commentator on global security issues in both national and international media, and is International Security Editor for Open Democracy. He is the author of Why We're Losing the War on Terror, and Losing Control: Global Security in the 21st Century. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |