New and Old Wars: Organised Violence in a Global Era Mary Kaldor is an English-language study book about the nature of modern conflicts. The book analyses how new and old wars relate to the era of globalisation. This work is intended for professionals and policymakers who are seeking insight into organised means of violence and contemporary warfare.
Kaldor shows that traditional wars between states are increasingly making way for 'new and old wars'—conflicts in which war, organised crime, and large-scale violations of human rights come together. The actors involved are both local and global, public and private. These wars are characterised by identity politics, a distinctive war economy, and the use of terror, with civilians often being the biggest victims. The book also examines how international peace can be ensured through a cosmopolitan reinterpretation of armed violence and law enforcement. This third edition has been revised, with a new chapter on the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
This book relates to topics such as Armed conflict, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, and HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General.