Terrorism:Theirs and Ours

Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine?

Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are?

Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence?

How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky explores the gradual decline of democracies around the world, focusing on the ways authoritarian leaders exploit democratic institutions. Levitsky analyzes the signs of democratic erosion and offers insights into preserving democratic values and systems.

The Revenge of Geography by Robert D. Kaplan examines how geography shapes global politics. Kaplan argues that nations’ geographical features and locations heavily influence their political decisions, strategies, and conflicts, offering a unique lens on world history and power dynamics.

The Return of the Taliban by Hassan Abbas offers a comprehensive overview of the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan. It explores the factors behind their comeback, the international response, and the implications for regional and global security.