In order to properly understand the nature of the conflicts that currently plague the Middle East--and have for so many decades--it is essential to grasp the fundamental differences between Muslim autocracies, radical Islamist movements, and democracies. Recognizing how the countries and governments involved differ in terms of their political, social, and military organization, and with regard to how their past histories influence the way they approach conflicts, is the first step towards achieving a more stable and peaceful environment for the groups involved.

Instead of examining...

The first book of its kind, " Securitization of Human Rights: North Korean Refugees in East Asia" examines the complex problem of "what to do with North Korea"--specifically, regarding human rights issues and treatment of North Korean refugees.

The book spotlights four key countries--China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States--with regard to their policy stance towards North Korean human rights issues, analyzing the dynamic tension between realpolitik and moral principle by looking at the regional governments' responses. Rather than focusing only on politics and foreign policy,...