The Political Economy of Armed Conflict: Beyond Greed and Grievance

Nine contributions written by scholars of international economics, political science, international studies, and strategic studies, as well as government and NGO analysts, discuss the ways in which globalization is providing new opportunities, both legal and illicit, for armed factions to pursue their agendas in civil war. The contributors analyze the key dynamics of war economies and the challenges presented by conflict resolution and sustainable peace. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR