A collection of essays written by a group of acknowledged experts provides in-depth comment on some of the more important aspects of conflict. An A Z glossary of terms specific to the subject provides an ideal background for those new to the subject. Entries are provided for all the major current conflicts world-wide. Major entries include: Angola, Baluchistan, Cyprus, East Timor, Kurdistan, Kashmir, Lebanon, Tibet, Sri Lanka and Taiwan. A section of maps is included, providing another level of analysis on a broad range of conflicts.