The Causes of War

Australia’s renowned historian offers a fresh perspective on the nature of international conflict, revealing that leaders often hold contradictory expectations during wars and challenging common assumptions about the causes of war and peace. Drawing on over two centuries of conflict and recent examples from Ukraine and the Middle East, the book explores the complex dynamics behind global rivalries, including the enduring Cold War rivalry between the U.S. and Russia. This insightful survey provides a nuanced understanding of the modern world and its connected conflicts and peace.