Wars of Blood and Faith: The Conflicts That Will Shape the Twenty First Century - Softcover

Peters, Ralph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0811735648 ISBN 13: 9780811735643

Publisher: Stackpole Books, 2009

Synopsis

Now available in paperback In the no-holds-barred tradition that has won him so many fans across the nation and around the world, best-selling author and strategist Ralph Peters confronts the crucial security issues of our time--and the troubled times to come. With his trademark clarity and force, Peters argues that we have left behind the Age of Ideologies to enter a violent period in which ethnicity and religion--blood and faith--will continue to be the source of ferocious rebellions, genocide, and global terrorism. His compelling vision spares neither our foreign policy nor our domestic follies as he ruthlessly outlines what it will take to protect our country against this new breed of enemies. Russia is back as an aggressive imperialist power. We have forgotten what it takes to win wars, leading to tragic, unnecessary failures. Too many Americans still refuse to take our enemies seriously, even though terrorists and foreign leaders are bent on inflicting apocalyptic destruction on us. hose enemies will use nuclear weapons, if allowed to possess them. Religious wars are impossible to prevent--because our enemies desire them. The Middle East is headed for greater chaos, and Israel may not survive. Despite these challenges, the United States will remain the world's most successful and greatest power--but the cost will be determined by our willingness to face a new century's brutal realities. Wars of Blood and Faith continues the ever popular series of work by Ralph Peters on strategy, conflict, and the military published by Stackpole Books--titles that have not only excited and informed a wide range of readers, but have profoundly influenced our national security.

About this title

Synopsis

In the no-holds-barred tradition that has won him so many fans around the world, best-selling author and strategist Ralph Peters confronts the crucial security issues of our time - and the troubled times to come. With his trademark clarity and force, Peters argues that we have left behind the 'Age of Ideologies' to enter a violent period in which ethnicity and religion - blood and faith - will continue to be the source of ferocious rebellions, genocide, and global terrorism. His compelling vision spares neither our foreign policy nor our domestic follies as he ruthlessly outlines what it will take to protect our country against this new breed of enemies. We have forgotten what it takes to win wars, leading to tragic, unnecessary failures. Too many Americans still refuse to take our enemies seriously, even though terrorists and foreign leaders are bent on inflicting apocalyptic destruction on us.Those enemies will use nuclear weapons, if allowed to possess them. Religious wars are impossible to prevent - because our enemies desire them. The Middle East is headed for greater chaos, and Israel may not survive. 'Civilised' approaches to combat no longer work.

Pop best-sellers have read globalisation exactly wrong - it's leading the world to divisive crises of identity, not greater unity. Despite these challenges, the United States will remain the world's most-successful and greatest power - but the cost will be determined by our willingness to face a new century's brutal realities. "Wars of Blood and Faith" continues the ever-popular series of works by Ralph Peters on strategy, conflict, and the military - titles that have not only excited and informed a wide range of readers, but which have profoundly influenced national security.

About the Author

Fox News Strategic Analyst Ralph Peters is the author of 27 books, including bestselling and prize-winning novels. He has experience in over 70 countries and, as a journalist, has covered multiple conflicts. His work has appeared in a wide range of publications and he serves on the advisory board of Armchair General magazine. He lives in Virginia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0811735648
• ISBN 13: 9780811735643
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384