Barbara Walterová Knihy

Civil wars are the biggest danger to world peace today - this book shows us why they happen, and how to avoid them. Most of us don't know it, but we are living in the world's greatest era of civil wars. While violence has declined worldwide, civil wars have increased. This is a new phenomenon. With the exception of a handful of cases - the American and English civil wars, the French Revolution - historically it has been rare for people to organise and fight their governments. This has changed. Since 1946, over 250 armed conflicts have broken out around the world, a number that continues to rise. Major civil wars are now being fought in countries including Iraq, Syria and Libya. Smaller civil wars are being fought in Ukraine, India, and Malaysia. Even countries we thought could never experience another civil war - such as the USA, Sweden and Ireland - are showing signs of unrest. In How Civil Wars Start, acclaimed expert Barbara F. Walter, who has advised on political violence everywhere from the CIA to the U.S. Senate to the United Nations, explains the rise of civil war and the conditions that create it. As democracies across the world backslide and citizens become more polarised, civil wars will become even more widespread and last longer than they have in the past. This urgent and important book shows us a path back toward peace.

The study explores the dynamics of civil wars and the factors influencing the success of peace settlements. By analyzing data from conflicts between 1940 and 1992, it identifies a three-step process involving negotiation initiation, compromise, and implementation of agreements. The author highlights the critical role of third-party intervention in resolving conflicts, providing valuable insights for students, scholars, and policymakers. This comprehensive approach combines historical analysis and empirical data to challenge existing theories on civil war resolutions.

The book explores the underlying causes of civil wars stemming from self-determination disputes between governments and ethnic minorities. It delves into the political, social, and historical factors that contribute to these conflicts, analyzing case studies to illustrate the complexities of identity, power struggles, and governance. By examining the interplay between state authority and ethnic aspirations, it aims to provide insights into preventing violent escalations and fostering peaceful resolutions.

Wie wird ein Staat zu seinem eigenen Kriegsschauplatz? Immer häufiger kommt es rund um den Globus zu Bürgerkriegen. Barbara Walter ist eine der renommiertesten Expertinnen auf diesem Gebiet. Ihr Buch ist ein Weckruf – ganz besonders für die westliche Welt. Ein Bürgerkrieg kommt immer scheinbar überraschend – und er kostet Tausende das Leben, zerstört Gesellschaften und die Zukunft von Millionen Menschen. Barbara Walter forscht seit Jahrzehnten zu der Frage, welches die wiederkehrenden Muster sind, die auf eine baldige Eskalation in einer Gesellschaft hindeuten. In den USA ist Barbara Walter bekannt als Mahnerin, die gesellschaftlichen Risse zu kitten, bevor es zu spät ist. Nicht erst seit dem Sturm auf das Kapitol gehört sie zu den gefragtesten Expertinnen im Land. Ausgehend von verschiedenen Bürgerkriegen auf der ganzen Welt erklärt sie in „Bürgerkriege“ fundiert und anschaulich, unter welchen Umständen Staaten in Aufruhr und Chaos abgleiten. Ihre Erkenntnisse sind ebenso erhellend wie alarmierend.