The Unintended Consequences of Peace

'In the 21st century, border security across most of the world is not about deterring military invaders but rather transnational law evaders, ranging from drug smugglers to arms traffickers to terrorists. Arie Kacowicz and his colleagues have written an ambitious and sweeping cross-regional account of recent border transformations, with case studies covering all corners of the globe. Far from receding in a globalizing world, border anxieties are actually intensifying. This timely book will be of great interest to both scholars and practitioners trying to make sense of today's border security landscape.' Peter Andreas, John Hay Professor of Political Science and International Studies, Brown University, Rhode Island 'We all hope for peace to prevail along international borders. Yet, in a sweeping, continent-spanning study, Kacowicz, Lacovsky, Sasson, and Wajner demonstrate how peaceful borders may actually facilitate illicit criminal flows. Their systematic analysis and rigorous findings present an important contribution to our understanding of crime, globalization, and the ramifications of peace.' Asif Efrat, Assistant Professor, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, Israel 'The multigenerational group of four authors delivered an innovative framework to understand regional security governance and enhance peace studies. The book explains the diversity of linkages between peaceful borders and illicit transnational flow in various regions allowing the reader to understand why political innovation is a priority for peace studies.' Roberto Domínguez, Professor of International Relations, Government Department, Suffolk University, Massachusetts