World On Fire

World On Fire examines the unintended consequences of promoting free-market democracy in diverse societies, arguing that rapid political and economic liberalization can intensify ethnic tensions and instability. It analyzes how global policy decisions, governance models, and economic reforms interact with local identities and historical divisions, shaping conflict and instability in different regions.

• Focus on global democracy promotion and its consequences
• Explores links between economic liberalization and ethnic tensions
• Analyzes political instability in transitioning societies
• Examines impact of international policy on local conflicts
• Provides case-based analysis of global governance challenges
• Designed to explain the relationship between democracy, markets, and instability