When peace gives birth to new wars: How Contracts Prepare Conflicts

Peace treaties are seen as a symbol of stability, diplomacy and hope - but their effect is often ambivalent. This book examines the hidden mechanisms by which even carefully negotiated agreements can prepare for new conflicts. From the early Greek agreements with Persia to the complex territorial reorganization of Europe after the world wars to regional conflicts in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the work shows how power interests, ethnic tensions, and economic burdens can exacerbate conflict situations. With historical precision, sound analysis and fluent readability, the book illuminates the causes of subsequent wars, the dynamics of international interventions and the social, political and economic effects of apparent peacetime. It combines military-historical, political and social perspectives and provides a comprehensive understanding of why peace treaties can generate not only stability but also latent conflict potential.