Failed States

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Understanding failed states. 2. Failed states index 2008. 3. A recurring phenomenon? 4. States at risk and failed states.

A failed state in a globalized world is a great liability to the civilized world. But when a state can be said to have failed? Inspite of a number of attributes to characterize a failed state the term continues to be hotly argued. A successful or an enduring state is not only expected render basic security and developmental functions it should also cater to the overall happiness of its citizens. The subject hence is immensely useful for general readers as well as the specialists. This book, therefore, aims at providing to our readers, interesting, innovating and upto-date literature on this topic of great importance.