War Tourism in the Siege of Sarajevo

Balkan Ghosts: A Journey Through History is a travelogue and historical analysis by Robert D. Kaplan, published in 1993. The book provides a detailed exploration of the Balkans, delving into the region's complex ethnic and political dynamics. Kaplan's work is noted for its influence on policymakers, including its impact on U.S. policy during the Yugoslav Wars. The book combines personal travel experiences with historical insights, offering a nuanced understanding of the region's tumultuous past and present.

In this book, Huntington expands on his 1993 thesis that future wars will be fought not between countries, but between cultures. He argues that the primary axis of conflict in the post–Cold War world will be along cultural lines, with different civilizations, such as Western, Islamic, and Sinic, becoming increasingly significant in analyzing potential conflicts. Huntington also discusses the shift of economic, military, and political power from the West to other civilizations and critiques the Western belief in the universality of its values and political systems.