ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book examines a variety of conflicts in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East to understand the complexity and commonalities among countries facing domestic insurgencies. It analyzes how a comparative look at these conflicts can help us better understand them, and offers an explanation of what conditions need to be present in order to resolve the conflicts. The book points out Aceh, Sierra Leone and Liberia which one can say with a reasonable amount of optimism that the peace agreements in place have a chance of sticking. It examines the cases in light of these elements and details about why democratization and international involvement can make a significant difference in resolving violent conflicts. The conflicts in Iraq, Lebanon, Sierra Leone and Liberia and the Congo reflect ethnic tensions and regional balance of power problems as neighbours intervene in insurgencies across borders.
