State-Building : Governance and World Order in the Twenty-First Century

Weak or failed states — where no government is in control — are the source of many of the world''s most serious problems, from poverty, AIDS and drugs to terrorism. What can be done to help? The problem of weak states and the need for state—building has existed for many years, but it has been urgent since September 11 and Afghanistan and Iraq. The formation of proper public institutions, such as an honest police force, uncorrupted courts, functioning schools and medical services and a stron...