History behind the headlines / O'Meara, Meghan Appel

Presents in-depth information on conflicts appearing in today's headlines. Users are provided with historical background and analysis to events to give a greater understanding of the politics, players, and layers of current affairs.

Presents profiles of twenty-five ethnic, religious, economic, political, territorial, and environmental conflicts around the world, each with a summary of the event, historical background, and recent history and projections for future resolution; and includes bibliographies, biographical sketches, and maps.

Profiles thirty conflicts around the world, providing for each an overview of its significance, its history, projections for the future, and a brief bibliography; also includes photos, maps, and biographical sketches. Organized alphabetically by major country, region, organization, or person involved.