Conflict In The 21st Century

Author : E. L. Gaston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Humanitarian law
ISBN : 1617700266

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Laws of War and 21st Century Conflict by E. L. Gaston Pdf

The Laws of War and 21st Century Conflict explores how international law considers and confronts the so-called new warfare. To many, modern conflict appears unlike any we have known before. A modern battlefield might as easily be found in an urban shopping mall or in the frontline trenches of a failed state. Weaponry that once populated science fiction novels and movies is now a reality, with unmanned aerial drones used against military targets in several countries and automated robots replacing some soldiers on the battlefield. Globalization and the diffusion of technology have eroded state controls and empowered other actors, from terrorist groups to mercenaries. Now, the most deadly threats might be activated by the push of a cell-phone button or from a computer hacker's screen on the other side of the world.

Author : Steven Metz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Information warfare
ISBN : UVA:X004399679

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Armed Conflict in the 21st Century by Steven Metz Pdf

Author : P. W. Singer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781440685972

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Wired for War by P. W. Singer Pdf

“[Singer's] enthusiasm becomes infectious . . . Wired for War is a book of its time: this is strategy for the Facebook generation.” —Foreign Affairs “An engrossing picture of a new class of weapon that may revolutionize future wars. . .” —Kirkus Reviews P. W. Singer explores the great­est revolution in military affairs since the atom bomb: the dawn of robotic warfare We are on the cusp of a massive shift in military technology that threatens to make real the stuff of I, Robot and The Terminator. Blending historical evidence with interviews of an amaz­ing cast of characters, Singer shows how technology is changing not just how wars are fought, but also the politics, economics, laws, and the ethics that surround war itself. Travelling from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to modern-day "skunk works" in the midst of suburbia, Wired for War will tantalise a wide readership, from military buffs to policy wonks to gearheads.

Author : Jacob Bercovitch,Richard Jackson,Richard Dean Wells Jackson
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780472050628

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Conflict Resolution in the Twenty-first Century by Jacob Bercovitch,Richard Jackson,Richard Dean Wells Jackson Pdf

A textbook for students and a must-have guide for practitioners

Author : Bute, Swati Jaywant Rao
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781522505839

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Intercultural Relations and Ethnic Conflict in Asia by Bute, Swati Jaywant Rao Pdf

Many geographically diverse regions in the world contain a rich variety of cultures within them. While some have many socio-cultural similarities, tensions can still arise to make such areas unstable and vulnerable. Intercultural Relations and Ethnic Conflict in Asia is a critical reference source for the latest scholarly research on the economic, political, and socio-cultural disputes occurring throughout various South Asian countries and the effects of these struggles on citizens and governments. Highlighting pertinent issues relating to patterns of conflict, the role of media outlets, and governmental relations, this book is ideally designed for academicians, upper-level students, practitioners, and professionals.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428911598

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Armed Conflict in the 21st Century: The Information Revolution and Post-Modern Warfare by Anonim Pdf

Author : Adekeye Adebajo,Chandra Lekha Sriram
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0714681369

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Managing Armed Conflicts in the 21st Century by Adekeye Adebajo,Chandra Lekha Sriram Pdf

"Written largely by a group of young scholars of diverse backgrounds, the essays reflect views and voices that are not always heard above the Anglo-American din. The volume provides a resource for scholars and policymakers alike, enriching the current debate and making more fruitful the international dialogue between North and South."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Christopher McDowell,Gareth Morrell
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781845459833

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Displacement Beyond Conflict by Christopher McDowell,Gareth Morrell Pdf

There is growing political concern about the increasing numbers of people displaced both within the borders of their countries and internationally. This volume explores the interrelated drivers of contemporary global displacement with a particular focus on low-level conflict, climatic and environmental change and infrastructure development. The authors examine the governance of global displacement assessing the protection needs and responses of national governments and the international community. It further considers options for improving the humanitarian and political management of this growing problem.

Author : Zalmay Khalilzad,Ian O. Lesser,Project Air Force (U.S.)
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822025569765

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Sources of Conflict in the 21st Century by Zalmay Khalilzad,Ian O. Lesser,Project Air Force (U.S.) Pdf

How will the world change in the next century?

Author : David Patrikarakos
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780465096152

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War in 140 Characters by David Patrikarakos Pdf

A leading foreign correspondent looks at how social media has transformed the modern battlefield, and how wars are fought Modern warfare is a war of narratives, where bullets are fired both physically and virtually. Whether you are a president or a terrorist, if you don't understand how to deploy the power of social media effectively you may win the odd battle but you will lose a twenty-first century war. Here, journalist David Patrikarakos draws on unprecedented access to key players to provide a new narrative for modern warfare. He travels thousands of miles across continents to meet a de-radicalized female member of ISIS recruited via Skype, a liberal Russian in Siberia who takes a job manufacturing "Ukrainian" news, and many others to explore the way social media has transformed the way we fight, win, and consume wars-and what this means for the world going forward.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Security, International
ISBN : OCLC:51955936

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Violent Conflict in the 21st Century by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lael Brainard,Derek Chollet
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780815713760

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Too Poor for Peace? by Lael Brainard,Derek Chollet Pdf

Extreme poverty exhausts institutions, depletes resources, weakens leadership, and ultimately contributes to rising insecurity and conflict. Just as poverty begets insecurity, however, the reverse is also true. As the destabilizing effects of conflict settle in, civil institutions are undermined and poverty proliferates. Breaking this nexus between poverty and conflict is one of the biggest challenges of the twenty-first century. The authors of this compelling book—some of the most experienced practitioners from around the world—investigate the complex and dynamic relationship between poverty and insecurity, exploring possible agents for change. They bring the latest lessons and intellectual framework to bear in an examination of African leadership, the private sector, and American foreign aid as vehicles for improving economic conditions and security. Contributors include Colin Kahl (University of Minnesota),Vinca LaFleur (Vinca LaFleur Communications), Edward Miguel (University of California, Berkeley), Jane Nelson (Harvard University and Brookings), Anthony Nyong (University of Jos and the International Development Research Centre, Nairobi), Susan Rice (Brookings), Robert Rotberg (Harvard University and the World Peace Foundation), Marc Sommers (Tufts University), Hendrik Urdal (International Peace Research Institute), and Jennifer Windsor (Freedom House).

Author : Harald Welzer
Publisher : Polity
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780745651453

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Climate Wars by Harald Welzer Pdf

Struggles over drinking water, new outbreaks of mass violence, ethnic cleansing, civil wars in the earth's poorest countries, endless flows of refugees: these are the new conflicts and forces shaping the world of the 21st century. They no longer hinge on ideological rivalries between great powers but rather on issues of class, religion and resources. The genocides of the last century have taught us how quickly social problems can spill over into radical and deadly solutions. Rich countries are already developing strategies to garner resources and keep 'climate refugees' at bay. In this major book Harald Welzer shows how climate change and violence go hand in hand. Climate change has far-reaching consequences for the living conditions of peoples around the world: inhabitable spaces shrink, scarce resources become scarcer, injustices grow deeper, not only between North and South but also between generations, storing up material for new social tensions and giving rise to violent conflicts, civil wars and massive refugee flows. Climate change poses major new challenges in terms of security, responsibility and justice, but as Welzer makes disturbingly clear, very little is being done to confront them. The paperback edition includes a new Preface that brings the book up to date and addresses the most recent developments and trends.

Author : Adekeye Adebajo,Chandra Lekha Sriram
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135271183

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Managing Armed Conflicts in the 21st Century by Adekeye Adebajo,Chandra Lekha Sriram Pdf

Produced with the International Peace Academy in New York, this volume focuses largely on the conflicts of the 1990s and future projects, examining multifacteted issues involved in conflict management, suggesting new approaches and tools for future conflict management.

Author : Jorge I. Domínguez,Rafael Fernández de Castro
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136962608

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Contemporary U.S.-Latin American Relations by Jorge I. Domínguez,Rafael Fernández de Castro Pdf

Drawing on the research and experience of fifteen internationally recognized Latin America scholars, this insightful text presents an overview of inter-American relations during the first decade of the twenty-first century. This unique collection identifies broad changes in the international system that have had significant affects in the Western Hemisphere, including issues of politics and economics, the securitization of U.S. foreign policy, balancing U.S. primacy, the wider impact of the world beyond the Americas, especially the rise of China, and the complexities of relationships between neighbors. Contemporary U.S.-Latin American Relations focuses on the near-neighbors of the United States—Mexico, Cuba, the Caribbean and Central America—as well as the larger countries of South America—including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. Each chapter addresses a country’s relations with the United States, and each considers themes that are unique to that country’s bilateral relations as well as those themes that are more general to the relations of Latin America as a whole. This cohesive and accessible volume is required reading for Latin American politics students and scholars alike.