The cement company that paid millions to Isis: was Lafarge complicit in crimes against humanity?

The book delves into the regulation of war economies, which are central to strategic competition between great powers and sustain irregular warfare in contemporary war zones. It identifies predation, a combination of violence and economic opportunity, as the core pathology of war economies. Taylor presents a framework for understanding this regulation based on the history of international law and existing norms of international humanitarian law, international criminal law, international human rights law, and the law of international peace and security.

In 'Risk Manager in Syria', Daniele Mastrogiacomo and Francesco Zanini recount their perilous journey as journalists in Syria during the civil war. The book provides a firsthand account of the dangers and complexities faced by journalists in conflict zones, highlighting the human cost and the importance of reporting from the front lines. Translated by Jacob Vernis, the narrative is both a personal memoir and a broader commentary on the role of journalism in war-torn regions.