Contemporary Peacemaking: Peace Processes, Peacebuilding and Conflict

This third-edition of Contemporary Peacemaking provides a comprehensive overview of peacemaking in contemporary civil wars, examining best practices and insights into ongoing cases. It highlights the dynamic nature of peacemaking, the importance of gender and development, and the intersection between top-down and bottom-up approaches.

Format: Hardback
Length: 623 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This extensively revised third edition of Contemporary Peacemaking provides a comprehensive and cutting-edge examination of peacemaking in the context of contemporary civil wars. It delves into the best and worst practices of peace processes and peace agreements, offering valuable insights into the field. The book is a collaborative effort, featuring contributions from renowned academics and practitioners with extensive expertise in various cases and techniques. It combines theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, providing readers with a balanced perspective on peacemaking.

The chapters in the book highlight the dynamic nature of peacemaking, emphasizing the emergence of new practices, changes in the international peace support architecture, and increased awareness of critical issues such as gender and development after peace accords. The authors recognize the importance of considering both top-down and bottom-up approaches to peace and emphasize the need for formal and institutionalized agreements to be translated into tangible outcomes by communities on the ground.

Contemporary Peacemaking serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in peacebuilding efforts. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities faced in contemporary conflict resolution, providing valuable insights into the strategies and tactics employed to promote peace and stability. By exploring the complexities of peacemaking in a global context, the book contributes to the ongoing dialogue on peace and conflict resolution and helps to shape the future of peacebuilding practices.

Weight: 940g
Dimension: 157 x 216 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030829612
Edition number: 3rd ed. 2022