New Paths and Policies towards Conflict Prevention: Chinese and Swiss Perspectives

This book explores the discourse on conflict prevention and peacebuilding by bringing together researchers from China and Switzerland over a series of policy dialogues. The Charter of the United Nations emphasizes the importance of the international community to act in partnership to prevent violent conflict. Chinese policy actors are increasingly interested in fostering their own discourse on prevention and peacebuilding, rooted in Chinese experience, and engaging with peers from other contexts. The chapters in this volume explore the rationale for conflict prevention and review prevailing academic and practitioner discourses on fundamental questions such as the rationales for why conflicts should be prevented and whether ‘mainstream approaches are still relevant.

Format: Hardback
Length: 148 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate discourse on conflict prevention and peacebuilding, drawing together esteemed researchers from China and Switzerland through a series of policy dialogues. The Charter of the United Nations, adopted in the aftermath of World War II, unequivocally emphasizes the vital importance of the international community coming together in partnership to preempt violent conflicts. In the face of recent shifts in global power dynamics, there is a growing recognition of the need to address international policy issues in a manner that encompasses a diverse range of perspectives and approaches. Chinese policy actors, driven by a desire to foster their own discourse on issues of prevention and peacebuilding, rooted in their unique experiences, are increasingly engaging with peers from different contexts. The chapters within this volume explore the rationale behind conflict prevention and critically examine prevailing academic and practitioner discourses on fundamental questions such as the justifications for preventing conflicts and the relevance of mainstream approaches in today's world.

This book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners interested in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, Chinese politics, and International Relations. The Open Access version of this book, accessible at https://www.routledge.com/New-Paths-and-Policies-towards-Conflict-Prevention-Chinese-and/Fung-Gehrmann-Madenyika-Tower/p/book/9780367683368, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. By making this knowledge freely available, the authors aim to promote understanding, dialogue, and collaboration among nations in the pursuit of a more peaceful and harmonious world.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 145 x 222 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367683368