Books about liberal peacebuildings shortcomings rarely go beyond platitudes of inclusion, local ownership, and flexibility. This book grapples seriously with what it would mean to put these principles into grounded practice in the real world of peace mediation and conflict resol…
"The signing of the peace agreements between the FARC-EP and the Colombian government in late November 2016 has generated new prospects for peace in Colombia, opening the possibility of redressing the harm inflicted on Colombians by Colombians. Talking about peace and transition…
Most recent works about the efforts of local communities caught up in a civil war have focused on their efforts to maintain security and safety from the violence that surrounds them. This book, in contrast, focuses on how local peacebuilding actors face new challenges and opport…
Most recent works about the efforts of local communities caught up in a civil war have focused on their efforts to remain places of security and safety from the violence that surrounds them--neutral peace communities or zones. This book, in contrast, focuses on local peace commu…
After mass crime: rebuilding states and communities
"A project of the Center for International Studies and Research (CERI-Sciences Po/CNRS), the International Peace Academy, Swisspeace and the United Nations University."--Page [iv].
International interventions in the aftermath of mass violence tend to focus on justice and reconciliation processes, elections and institution-building. The frame of reference is at the level of the state, although the experience of mass crime by a population is also at the leve…
The field of conflict resolution has expanded in the last few decades, with more and more university degree programs, more certifications, and a growing specialized literature. Where is the content coming from that drives these developments? A strong current in the field builds …
In a world where conflict is never ending, this thoughtful compilation fosters a new appreciation of the art of peacemaking as it is understood and practiced in a variety of contemporary settings.
