Conflict Resolution and Global Justice: The European Union in the Global Context

This book explores how global actors' normative foundations, understandings of justice, and types of conflict influence conflict resolution strategies. It identifies the EU as a key case of a conflict manager, focusing on border disputes, state resilience, and humanitarian crises. It offers a comparative analysis and reflects on the gap between policy practice and justice concerns.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of conflict resolution, exploring the diverse normative foundations held by various global actors and their perceptions of justice. It sheds light on the profound differences between types of conflicts and the varying approaches employed to prevent, manage, and ultimately resolve them. By integrating insights from political theory, conflict studies, and European Union (EU) foreign policy studies, the book identifies the EU as a prominent conflict manager, both a product and a defender of a global liberal order. It specifically focuses on three critical aspects of conflict resolution that present unique normative and empirical challenges: resolving border disputes, strengthening the resilience of weak or divided states and societies following regime change, and intervening in humanitarian crises. Furthermore, the book conducts a comparative analysis between the European approach and those of other global actors, critically examining instances where policy practice may fall short of a genuine commitment to justice. It raises important questions about the prevailing countervailing forces and why they may hinder the pursuit of justice in certain situations. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students in the fields of European and EU Studies, Area studies, Conflict Resolution, War Studies, EU Foreign Policy Political Theory, International relations, and policymakers alike. It offers insightful perspectives and valuable insights into the complex world of conflict resolution and its implications for global governance.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032048055