Africa's notorious civil wars and seemingly endless conflictsconstitute one of the most intractable threats to global peace andsecurity in the post-Cold War era. This book provides both a superbanalysis of the historical dysfunction of the post-colonial Africanstate generally and, more specifically, a probing critique of thecrisis that resulted in the tragic collapse of Liberia. Using a historical deconstruction and reconstruction of the theoriesand practice of international law and politics, Ikechi Mgbeojiultimately shows that blame for this endless cycle of violence must belaid at the feet of both the Western powers and African statesthemselves. He further posits that three measures - a reconstructedregime of African statehood, legitimate governance, and reform of theUnited Nations Security Council - are imperatives for the creation of astable African polity. In the post-9/11 era, this holistic andmultilateral approach to collective security remains the world'sbest route to peace and socio-political stability. Collective Insecurity is a vital addition to the study ofinternational law and will be of interest to students and practitionersof international law and international relations, and those with aninterest in security studies, politics, and African studies. | Collective Insecurity by Ikechi Mgbeoji, Paperback | Indigo Chapters