{"title":"Jason K. Stearns","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the incisive and thought-provoking works of \u003cstrong\u003eJason K. Stearns\u003c\/strong\u003e, an expert on African politics and international affairs. With a deep understanding of the complexities shaping our world today, Stearns offers readers a critical lens into the socio-political dynamics that define modern conflicts and governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis seminal work, \u003cem\u003eThe War That Doesn't Say Its Name\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intricate and often overlooked realities of conflict in the Congo. Stearns' books are meticulously researched, blending field research with insightful analysis to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of issues that often evade mainstream narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStearns' writing is ideal for anyone interested in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, offering a unique perspective that is as educational as it is engaging. His profound expertise and clear delivery make complex topics accessible, ensuring you leave with a deeper understanding of the forces shaping today’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of history, a global affairs enthusiast, or looking to expand your understanding of international dynamics, Jason K. Stearns’ works are an invaluable addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-war-that-doesnt-say-its-name-by-jason-k-stearns-9780691194080","title":"The War That Doesn't Say Its Name","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy violence in the Congo has continued despite decades of international intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell into its third decade, the military conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been dubbed a \"forever war\"—a perpetual cycle of war, civil unrest, and local feuds over power and identity. Millions have died in one of the worst humanitarian calamities of our time. \u003cem\u003eThe War That Doesn't Say Its Name\u003c\/em\u003e investigates the most recent phase of this conflict, asking why the peace deal of 2003—accompanied by the largest United Nations peacekeeping mission in the world and tens of billions in international aid—has failed to stop the violence. Jason Stearns argues that the fighting has become an end in itself, carried forward in substantial part through the apathy and complicity of local and international actors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStearns shows that regardless of the suffering, there has emerged a narrow military bourgeoisie of commanders and politicians for whom the conflict is a source of survival, dignity, and profit. Foreign donors provide food and urgent health care for millions, preventing the Congolese state from collapsing, but this involvement has not yielded transformational change. Stearns gives a detailed historical account of this period, focusing on the main players—Congolese and Rwandan states and the main armed groups. He extrapolates from these dynamics to other conflicts across Africa and presents a theory of conflict that highlights the interests of the belligerents and the social structures from which they arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring how violence in the Congo has become preoccupied with its own reproduction, \u003cem\u003eThe War That Doesn't Say Its Name\u003c\/em\u003e sheds light on why certain military feuds persist without resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851635085548,"sku":"9780691194080","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1927943482434.jpg?v=1759114284"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jason-k-stearns.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}