This paper suggests that current tactics in the 'war on terror' are predictably counterproductive, and that these 'failing' tactics actually serve a range of political, economic and psychological functions for diverse actors who make up the 'war on terror' coalition. It compares the 'war on...

The paper argues against the notion that wars, whether international or civil in nature, are essentially irrational and “imposed” on societies. Rather they should be regarded as emerging from political and economic processes taking place within such societies—particularly when “peace”...