Edited by one of the most renowned experts in the field, Conlict After the Cold War helps readers understand the causes of wars and examines the question: can we make war obsolete? In the wake of 9/11, new readings on terrorism and unconventional warfare have been added, to introduce readers to the types of political violence that have come back with such horrifying force in the beginning of the 21st Century. A must-read for anyone interested in understanding why political violence¿terrorism, warfare, unconventional warfare¿happens and if it can be stopped.