A revealing exploration of nation-building around the world and its
related problems and challenges-from conflict to the role of
democracy. Nation-Building: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth
examination of the nation-building process with special focus on
the late 20th century to the present. U.S. national security expert
Cynthia Watson explores economic, political, and social aspects of
nation-building and provides unique insight into hot issues and
fundamental concerns. Presenting nation-building from many
perspectives, Watson discusses states such as Iraq, Afghanistan,
the Balkan countries, and East Timor, among others. She illustrates
the challenges of rebuilding a country's infrastructure as well as
unanticipated problems. The work provides a thorough treatment of
the role that democracy plays in the nation-building process and
illuminates the position of the United States juxtaposed with UN
peacekeeping efforts. This one-of-a-kind reference work is complete
with primary source documents, biographical sketches, and resource
suggestions. Chronology of the dramatic history of nation-building,
covering key developments such as the aftermath of military
operations in Afghanistan and the rebuilding of Iraq Biographical
profiles of significant individuals who have had a positive or
negative impact on nation-building, including Hamid Karzai and
Osama bin Laden
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