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Author Christina Bennett

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  • Policy Papers 12-20-2013by Christina Bennett

    New Report Plans Ahead for a Postconflict Syria

    Though the conflict in Syria shows no signs of abating, and hopes for the Geneva II talks in January are dim, this paper argues it is never too early to start planning for peace. The paper examines three recent post-conflict transitions in the Middle East—Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen—and draws lessons for Syria.

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    Peacebuilding
  • Policy Papers 04-19-2012by Christina Bennett

    Aid Effectiveness in Fragile States: Lessons from the First Generation of Transition Compacts

    The policy report draws lessons-learned for the UN and others from the first generation of transition compacts in support of postconflict peacebuilding, focusing on case studies from Afghanistan, the DRC, Iraq, Liberia, and Timor-Leste.

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    State Fragility

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About the International Peace Institute

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