Books with title Nations in Conflict - Iraq

Since biblical times, Israel has been both a holy land and one plagued by strife and suffering. Today, this tiny nation struggles to solve the decades-long problem of how to co-exist with the region's Palestinian population. Since 1948, this conflict has been violent and unrelenting, and has also influenced numerous events throghout the rest of the world.

One of the world's leading producers of illegal drugs, Colombia is plagued by armed violence. The people of Colombia are caught between well-armed drug lords, national police and military, political rebels, and private armies. The widespread violence has prevented Colombia from fully developing its exceptional natural resources, and is a daily threat to the lives of its people.

In recent years, Sudan has been accused of supporting terrorism, has suffered two separate civil wars, been accused of genocide, and has endured famine and drought. Millions of Sudanese have been killed, and millions more forced from their homes. Despite the government's recent attempts to address some of these crises, Sudan is still recognized as one of the world's least developed and most dangerous nations.

On any given day around the globe, some countries are in a state of transition. In certain cases, the change is peaceful--in others, it is violent. Armed struggles, civil war, and aggression toward other nations is often part of the struggle. In many cases, the nation in turmoil affects--often threatens--the safety and well-being of other countries. The Nations in Conflict series examines the unrest that is at the heart of the world's most troubled nations. Each book explains the history and the politics behind the current problems as it sheds light on how these conflicts may be resolved. Colorful, engaging, and highly illustrated, the Nations in Conflict books are essential to understanding the issues and debates that dominate our international news. Included are the following: For More Information Glossary Index

This tiny communist nation in Asia has long struggled with its democratic southern neighbor. In the 1950s, the Korean War brought these political problems to the forefront of the world stage. Today, the people of North Korea continue to suffer under an oppressive regime, as the government support terrorist activities around the world and exports millions of dollars of weapons to countries such as Iran and Iraq.