Out Of The Mountains by David Kilcullen
The Coming Age of the Urban Guerrilla
A sweeping analysis of how the loci of conflict and state fragility are shifting from remote highlands to connected urban, coastal and resource-rich zones, arguing that globalization, population growth, climate change and technological connectivity are reshaping warfare, governance and migration and producing new transnational threats and opportunities. It critiques purely military solutions and advocates a blend of political, economic and ecological strategies—strengthening local governance, resilient infrastructure and inclusive political orders—to manage competition over resources, urbanization stresses and the spread of armed groups. Emphasizing networked, adaptive responses that build legitimacy and deliver public goods, the work contends that success will come from shaping environments and incentives rather than relying solely on conventional state-centric control.
- Published
- 2013
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- Australian
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- English
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