This edited volume explores development in the so-called ''fragile'', ''failed'' and ''pariah'' states. It examines the literature on both fragile states and their development, and offers eleven case studies on countries ranking in the ''very high alert'' and ''very high warning'' categories in the Fund for Peace Failed States Index.

This edited volume explores development in the so-called ''fragile'', ''failed'' and ''pariah'' states. It examines the literature on both fragile states and their development, and offers eleven case studies on countries ranking in the ''very high alert'' and ''very high warning'' categories in the Fund for Peace Failed States Index.

This edited volume explores development in the so-called ''fragile'', ''failed'' and ''pariah'' states. It examines the literature on both fragile states and their development, and offers eleven case studies on countries ranking in the ''very high alert'' and ''very high warning'' categories in the Fund for Peace Failed States Index.