This work provides detailed narrative descriptions of what occurred in each conflict. Organized by rivalry and within geographic regions, these case descriptions are a useful resource for those interested in the causes, histories, and consequences of international conflicts.

Background information on long-term ethnic, religious, political, territorial and economic conflicts between nations. Contains analysis, tracing significant international conflicts back to their earliest stages. Two volumes/ year. 2001- .

The online book is organized alphabetically by country and region. Each essay begins with a timeline and then explores the historical background, evolution, efforts to manage, and significance of the conflict. Suggestions for follow-up research and appendices of relevant, primary source materials are also included.