Fragile States in the Americas (Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century)

Download or read Fragile States in the Americas (Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century) eBooks in pdf, epub, kindle, word, txt, ppt, Mobi, rar and zip format. There is no limit to the number of books you can download.

Fragile States in the Americas (Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century)


Fragile States in the Americas (Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century) is good choice for you that looking for nice reading experience. There are many books in the world that can improve our knowledge. There are so many people have been read this book. The reviews can provide you a solid indication of the quality and reliability of their book. Overall, Its a quality book and we are definitely recommend it!


The Americas face many security challenges, including drug trafficking, organized crime, guerrilla movements, terrorism, and environmental challenges. Experts have long debated whether some countries in the region can be classified as failed states. While various states in the Americas have been labeled as failed states, calling a country a failed state is quite controversial and requires a precise definition of what constitutes a failed state. This book instead discusses fragile states in the Americas. Fragile states are weak states that are fertile grounds for organized crime groups and illegal actors as such groups are able to infiltrate the state apparatus through corruption. The goal of this book is to examine fragile states in the region and the major security challenges that these states face. The cause of state fragility is different for various states.

Theoretically, the work will conceptualize the meaning of fragility as it relates to state survival and autonomy. Empirically, the book focuses on contemporary threats to the survival of fragile states in the Americas. The book explains and analyzes the main political, security, and economic challenges of these states. It employs a wide array of cases that delve into the security and economic threats and priorities of states in the Americas.

Comments