'important and thought-provoking' - The Guardian, 'The catastrophe of the so-called 'war on terror' exposed in brilliant detail by the towering intellect of Prof. Paul Rogers.' --Owen Jones, 'A masterly summary of a debate that we are emphatically not having, but which we certainly should.' -- Michael Clarke, Former Director General, Royal United Services Institute, 'A clear and authoritative account of what is really going on and how the conventional wisdom on security needs an urgent rethink. Compelling reading' --Rosemary Hollis, Professor of International Politics, City, University of London, 'It's hard to disagree with Rogers's prediction that these wars will carry on for decades...there is no end in sight. - LRB
Preface to the New Edition
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
1 World Order or Disorder: ISIS and New Drivers of Conflict
2 Coming Out of Nowhere
3 Conflicting Narratives and an Environment for Revolt
4 Weapons of Mass Destruction and Political Violence
5 ISIS and Its Future
6 Irregular War
7 A Glowering Planet?
8 A Possible Peace
Notes
Select Bibliography
Index