This book examines the legal and ethical controversies following the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the tension between state responses and international norms. It discusses issues like preventive war, targeted assassination, and torture, questioning whether anti-terrorism efforts can align with legal and moral standards.
"Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, Boris Yeltsin improvised a system of ""asymmetric federalism"" to help maintain its successor state, the Russian Federation. However, when sparks of independence flared up in Chechnya, Yeltsin and, later, Vladimir Putin chose military action to deal with a ""brushfire"" that they feared would spread to other regions and eventually destroy the federation. Matthew Evangelista examines the causes of the Chechen Wars of 1994 and 1999 and challenges Moscow's claims that the Russian Federation was too fragile to withstand the potential loss of one rebellious republic. He suggests that the danger for Russia lies less in a Soviet-style disintegration than in a misguided attempt at authoritarian recentralization, something that would jeopardize Russia's fledgling democratic institutions. He also contends that well-documented acts of terrorism by some Chechen fighters should not serve as an excuse for Russia to commit war crimes and atrocities. Evangelista urges emerging democracies like Russia to deal with violent internal conflict and terrorism without undermining the fundamental rights and freedoms of their citizens. He recommends that the United States and other democracies be more attentive to Moscow's violations of human rights and, in their own struggle against terrorism, provide a kind of role model."
This book delves into the intricate connections between gender and nationalist conflict, utilizing cinema as a critical lens. It examines how film reflects and shapes societal attitudes towards gender roles within the context of national identity and conflict. Through various cinematic examples, the work highlights the ways in which gender dynamics influence and are influenced by nationalist narratives, offering a fresh perspective on both gender studies and film analysis.
Bombing among Friends
Focusing on the ethical, legal, and human implications of bombing during wartime, this book appeals to those interested in the impact on civilians and military strategy. It offers insights into Italian history and provides a critical examination relevant to World War II enthusiasts.
Partners of rivals: European-American relations after Iraq / edited by Matthew Evangelista and Vittorio Emanuele Parsi / 2005.