Persistent State Weakness in the Global Age

’Kostovicova and Bojicic-Dzelilovic have brought together an original collection of scholarly essays which take issue with much of the conventional work on weak or failing states. Drawing upon different regional experiences both North and South this collection highlights the ways in which persistent state weakness is reproduced through the intersection of patterns of contemporary globalization with domestic politics.In so doing the contributors challenge many current orthodoxies about both the sources of, and effective policy responses to, the existence of weak states in our global age. This collection is a serious corrective to the many polemics written about state failure and deserves a wide readership amongst academics and policy makers alike.’ Tony McGrew, Southampton University, UK 'This insightful book explores a central paradox, the ability of so-called "weak" or "failing" states to survive and even prosper in a globalizing world. It provides a useful blend of theoretical deconstruction and empirical inquiry on state weakness - drawing upon excellent case studies from post-communist as well as developing countries.' Robin Luckham, University of Sussex , UK