"A journalist who has written for the Economist for almost 30 years tackles head-on the reasons why global conflict is an ever-present in our lives by analyzing today's conflicts continent by continent, considering the causes, participants, impact and likely outcomes,"--NoveList.

"First published in 2015 by Profile Books Ltd. in Great Britain"--Title page verso. Includes index.

The reason why -- Middle East and north Africa: connected by Islam -- Africa: rich in resources, poor in governance -- The UK and Europe: bloodied past, complacent present, uncertain future -- The Americas: faith, drugs and revolution -- The United States: both superpower and vulnerable Goliath -- Asia: people and potential - for both peace and war -- War without end? -- Appendices.