The character of war in the 21st century

This edited volume addresses the relationship between the essential nature of war and its character at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The focus is on the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, situations that occupy a central role in international affairs and that have become highly influent...

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Other Authors: Holmqvist-Jonsater, Caroline, Coker, Christopher
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London New York Routledge 2010
Series:LSE international studies
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