After War: The Political Economy of Exporting Democracy

The book "After War" provides a comprehensive analysis of why liberal democracy takes hold in some countries but not in others, and how U.S.-led reconstruction efforts have been met with mixed results.

By bringing an economic mindset to the topic, Coyne examines the mechanisms and institutions that contribute to successful reconstruction programs, creating incentives for sustained cooperation.

With a focus on weak, failed, and conflict-torn states, "After War" offers critical insights into the dynamics at work in modern states and how they differ from historical cases of successful reconstruction.

This book is a must-read for policymakers, historians, and political scientists seeking to understand why some countries are more successful than others in their post-conflict efforts.