UN special political missions (SPMs) regularly operate in conflict and post-conflict settings in which local civilian populations face the ongoing threat of violence from armed actors—a trend that is likely to continue if an apparent increased preference…
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The Iraq war was a multiple assault on the foundations and rules of the existing UN-centered world order.It called into question the adequacy of the existing institutions for articulating global norms and enforcing compliance with the demands of the international community. The United States has global power, soft as well as hard; but the United […]
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Pacific Island states face serious challenges and dilemmas, as a series of crises in the region indicate. Across the region, countries struggle with significant problems of state capacity, including poor leadership, poor governance and weak links between state institutions and community life and values.
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As nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) play a growing role in the international response to armed conflict tasked with mitigating the effects of war and helping to end the violence, there is an acute need for information on the impact they are actually having. Addressing this need, Aiding Peace? explores just how NGOs interact with conflict and […]
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This paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of constitutional choices made after conflict, drawing upon comparative studies of six constitutions and peace agreements. The paper attempts to synthesize the practical lessons drawn from the cases, with a focus on (i) the constitution-making process; (ii) the extent of reliance on executive and geographical power-sharing; (iii) the […]
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Drawing on unparalleled access to UN insiders, this book is essential to understanding the various roles played by the world’s central peace-making forum in one of the most persistent crises in international affairs.To view more information about the book from Oxford University Press, click here.
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