The world in conflict : understanding the world's troublespots /

Andrews, John, 1946-

The world in conflict : understanding the world's troublespots / John Andrews. - London : The Economist, in association with Profile Books Ltd, [2015] - xii, 307 p. : maps ; 22 cm. - Economist books . - Economist books (Series) .

Includes index.

The reason why -- Middle East and north Africa : connected by Islam -- Africa : rich in resources, poor in governance -- The UK and Europe : bloodied past, complacent present, uncertain future -- The Americas : faith, drugs and revolution -- The United States : both superpower and vulnerable Goliath -- Asia : people and potential for both peace and war -- War without end?

9781781253687 (pbk.) 1781253684 (pbk.)

2015463353


International relations.
World politics.
Conflict management.
Relaciones internacionales.
Conflictos internacionales.
Conflict management.
International relations.
World politics.

JZ 5595 / A567w 2015

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