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The book explores the tumultuous aftermath of Soviet Communism's collapse in the Caucasus, highlighting the rise of nationalism that led Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia to independence, while Chechnya continues its struggle. It details the immediate war between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, resulting in significant casualties and displacement. Additionally, it examines Georgia's civil war and the ongoing separatist conflict in Abkhazia, revealing the complexities and violence that have plagued the region during this period of upheaval.

The narrative explores the Palestinian Intifada, highlighting the mass civil disobedience characterized by 'stone against bullets' in the Occupied Territories. It details the challenges faced by Israeli security forces, including controversial tactics like detention without trial. The book also addresses the involvement of Hezbollah and the resurgence of terrorism, alongside international criticism from human rights organizations. It discusses America's role in initiating a peace process amidst Israeli settlement expansion, culminating in Arafat's presidency of the Palestine National Authority.

The sixteen-year long civil war in Lebanon was caused by dissatisfaction over the distribution of political power. Dominated by competing war lords, this civil war was notable for massacres, treachery, atrocities, kidnapping, assassination, changing alliances of convenience, and invasions. číst celé