Fighting for Peace: Lessons from Bosnia

This book offered an excellent insight into events in Bosnia at the height of the crisis, and in particular the difficulties faced by the military when they are asked to take up what is essentially a peacekeeping role. It highlights the complexity of each decision - how the law of unexpected consequences applies. It also hints at how difficult it is in such a situation to trust anyone - including ostensible allies, it highlights the destructiveness of the Karadjic and Mladic types in the world and the ease with which minor differences (such as religion) can be twisted into pure hatred. It also shows something about ex-President Jimmy Carter - I can't imagine any of his successors quietly sleeping in the same environment as the military personnel he's visiting. A book that is incredibly worthwhile and that has lost nothing of its importance with teh passing of the years.