Divide and Fall?

Divide and Fall?, the first full-length analysis of the post-Cold War revival of ethnic partition, is a major intervention in the study of international relations. Radha Kumar examines the carve-up of Bosnia, comparing it to earlier divisions of Ireland, India, Palestine and Cyprus.“[A] brilliant essay.”—Pierre Hassner, Critique Internationale

“[A] brilliantly compact expose of the twentieth-century diplomat’s favourite folly. In this small gem of a book, Kumar places the West’s multicultural solution to the Bosnian war in a long, inglorious line of botched partitions.”—Boyd Tonkin, The Independent

“A well-researched, thorough and readable account.”—Shashi Tharoor, Executive Assistant to the Secretary General, UN

“An erutite study of partition ... presents a thorough critical history of the war and the various peace plans which laid the path to partition.”—Gregory Kent, Irish Times

“Elegant and concise ... a compelling narrative.”—Choice