Shaping Peacebuilding in Colombia: International Frames and Spatial Transformation

During the second half of the 20th century, Colombia suffered extreme levels of political violence. This book explores the involvement of the international community in peacebuilding efforts in Colombia since 2016, focusing on key donors and multinational actors and questioning whether their framing of local issues reflected reality.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press

In the latter half of the 20th century, Colombia endured profound political turmoil, marked by extreme levels of violence. This captivating book delves into the profound involvement of the international community in peacebuilding endeavors in Colombia since 2016. Specifically, it scrutinizes the strategic framing of interventions aimed at promoting and sustaining their engagement, raising crucial questions about whether these frames accurately reflected the realities within Colombia. The book's central focus lies on the critical role of key donors, including the United States, the European Union, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, as well as multinational entities such as the United Nations and the World Bank. By examining their framing of local issues for national and international consumption, the book sheds light on the profound implications these frames have on the ground-level peacebuilding efforts in Colombia. Through in-depth analysis and compelling narratives, this insightful work offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping Colombia's path toward peace and reconciliation.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529211702