Collapsed States: The Disintegration and Restoration of Legitimate Authority
by Jacob Blaustein Professor of International Organization and Conflict Resolution and Director of African Studies I William Zartman
Category: Political Science

This work uses 11 African case studies in its exploration of the phenomenon of collapsed states. The writers consider the causes of collapse; symptoms and early warning signs; and how the situation was met. They also assess the strengths and weaknesses of various responses, such as UN action.