PERILOUS INTERVENTIONS Hardcover

"Perilous Interventions: The Security Council and the Politics of Chaos" by Hardeep Singh Puri, former Indian envoy to the UN, offers an unflinching insider's account of the often ill-conceived and disastrous consequences of international military interventions. Drawing on his direct experience during pivotal moments in the UN Security Council, Puri scrutinizes cases such as Libya, Syria, Yemen, and Crimea, revealing how whimsical decision-making, the pursuit of regime change, and the arming of rebel factions have often led to prolonged chaos and suffering rather than stability. This book serves as a powerful critique of the "itch to intervene" by major powers, making a compelling case for caution, thorough consequence analysis, and a much-needed reform of the global political order to prevent future catastrophes.