The Logic of Violence in Civil War

“The reason I chose this book is that it had a revolutionary effect on the way social scientists think about civil wars in general. Prior to the publication of this book, social science literature viewed political allegiance and loyalty in civil wars as being primarily exogenous. You have a loyalty, you stick with that loyalty, that’s who you are, that’s what defines you during the conflict. This book challenges that notion.” Read more...

Andrew Exum recommends the best books for Understanding the War in Afghanistan

Andrew Exum, Political Commentator