War Games: The Story Of Aid And In Modern Times

Shows how the humanitarian aid industry, the media and warmongers the world over are locked in a cycle of mutual support. This title introduces us to the key players in this twisted game, to the aid-workers and the warlords themselves. From Rwanda to Afghanistan, from Sudan to Iraq, this devastating expose shows how the humanitarian aid industry, the media and warmongers are locked in a cycle of mutual dependency on battlefields around the world. 'Polman shines a light on the multibillion dollar juggernaut that is today's humanitarian aid network. A disturbing account that raises profound questions' Financial Times'One of the finest reporting journalists of the modern age - Polman is gutsy, intellectually penetrating and far from naive' Evening Standard'Cool, brusque, fearless. A marvellous account' Guardian