New Perspectives on Liberal Peacebuilding
Newman, Edward / Paris, Roland / Richmond, Oliver P.
Peacebuilding in conflict-prone or post-conflict countries-such as East Timor, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Sierra Leone-aims to prevent the reemergence or escalation of violent conflict and establish a durable peace. This volume explores and critiques the "liberal" premise of contemporary peacebuilding: the promotion of democracy, market-based economic reforms, and a range of other institutions associated with modern states as a driving force for...