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Foreign affairs: 23 new books I wish Obama and Romney would read

In preparation for the upcoming presidential debate on foreign policy, check out these 23 books that offer the kind of nuance and context mostly overlooked during a campaign.  

21. 'Wars of Plunder: Conflicts, Profits and the Politics of Resources,' by Philippe Le Billon

  • By Kristin Rawls Monitor contributor

What is the role of natural resources in conflict zones? Who bears moral responsibility for so-called “wars of plunder”? This book provides answers to questions that are often subject to ahistorical oversimplification.

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