Fortis Novum Mundum Announces Release of “Weapons of Misfortune: Proxy Wars, Power Vacuums, and the US Legacy of Arming Future Adversaries”

Fortis Novum Mundum is proud to announce the upcoming release of “Weapons of Misfortune: Proxy Wars, Power Vacuums, and the U.S. Legacy of Arming Future Adversaries,” the latest book by Josh Luberisse. The book will be available everywhere books are sold beginning September 29, 2024.

“Weapons of Misfortune” delves into the complex web of U.S. foreign interventions over the past seven decades, offering a comprehensive analysis of how short-term tactical decisions have inadvertently led to long-term instability. From the covert operations in Iran in 1953 to the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, Luberisse traces the recurring patterns of U.S. involvement that have not only destabilized entire regions but also armed future adversaries.

By critically examining events across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, Luberisse highlights how U.S. foreign policy decisions—driven by geopolitical ambitions and strategic miscalculations—have created power vacuums that birthed insurgencies, extremist movements like ISIS, and hostile regimes. In doing so, he sheds light on the unintended consequences of military and covert actions, providing readers with a much-needed roadmap for understanding the global landscape today.

“‘Weapons of Misfortune’ offers a unique perspective on the global consequences of U.S. foreign policy,” said Luberisse. “Through detailed case studies of proxy wars, regime changes, and interventions, the book challenges readers to rethink the long-term impact of arming insurgents and creating power vacuums that often leave regions more unstable than before.”

Key Themes Explored in the Book:

• The lasting impacts of U.S. military interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, and beyond.
• How U.S. arms, intended to secure short-term victories, have empowered adversaries like al-Qaeda, Taliban and ISIS.
• Recommendations for future U.S. foreign policy strategies that promote diplomacy, regional stability, and long-term peace.

With meticulous research, “Weapons of Misfortune” draws on a wide array of case studies to illustrate the global consequences of U.S. actions. From the toppling of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya to the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan, Luberisse presents a compelling narrative that reflects on the lessons learned from seven decades of intervention.

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