" Winning the War on War reveals the greatest untold story of the past two decades-that contrary to popular impressions, war has become substantially rarer and less dangerous. This book could change the understanding of policy makers, opinion leaders, and a wide readership." -Steven Pinker, professor of psychology, Harvard College; author of the bestseller The Blank Slate " Winning the War on War does what no other book has attempted, providing a synoptic view, and narrative, of the slow but successful evolution of UN peacekeeping. It takes an unusual and unorthodox approach that works very well indeed." - Paul Kennedy, Professor of History, Yale University and author of The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers "Professor Goldstein has written a novel, highly informative, and exceedingly valuable book." - David Hamburg, President Emeritus, Carnegie Corporation of New York; former president, AAAS "A highly readable account of the nature and problems of peacekeeping. an important contribution to public understanding of international affairs." - Brian Urquhart, Former Undersecretary-General of the UN; author of Ralph Bunche: An American Life and Hammarskjöld "Joshua Goldstein.

tells the untold story of how we seem to be winning the long-term fight against war, and why. His book should be required reading for policymakers and the media." -Nils Petter Gleditsch, Peace Research Institute Oslo "A surprising study that suggests warfare is decreasing . Optimistic, useful history of diplomacy as counterweight to brutality." - Kirkus "The most important political book of the year." -Gregg Easterbrook, author of The Progress Paradox.