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Chapter 1: What Causes War?

Chapter Preface

A Desire to Kill Causes War

Government Policies Cause War

A Scarcity of Fresh Water May Lead to War

Religious Intolerance Can Lead to War

A Ruined Economy Can Lead to Civil War

An Ethnic Group’s Concern for Its Survival Can Lead to Civil War

Many Factors Can Lead to War

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: Should the International Community Intervene in the World's Conflicts?

Chapter Preface

Intervention is Effective at Restoring Peace

Intervention is Frequently Ineffective

Private Citizens Should Intervene to Restore Peace

The United Nations Should Provide Humanitarian Intervention

Humanitarian Intervention is Sometimes Harmful

Humanitarian Intervention Must Be Tied to Political Change

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: What Role Should the U.S. Play in Maintaining Peace?

Chapter Preface

The United Stated Should Intervene in Regional Conflicts

The United States Should Not Intervene In Regional Conflicts

The United States Should Only Intervene in Major Wars

U.S. Intervention Should Be Part Of a Multinational Effort

The United States Should Intervene to Prevent Massive Loss of Life

A Strong U.S. Military Presence Ensures World Peace

The United States Should Impose Economic Sanctions

Economic Sanctions Are Ineffective at Maintaining Peace

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: How Can War Be Prevented?

Chapter Preface

Expanding NATO Will Ensure Peace in Europe

Expanding NATO Will Not Ensure Peace in Europe

An Arsenal of Nuclear Weapons Prevents War

An Arsenal of Nuclear Weapons Will Not Prevent War

War Cannot Be Prevented

Periodical Bibliography

Appendix: Global Conflicts By World Region

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Organizations to Contact

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