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From war to the rule of law: peace building after violent conflicts
[monograph]
Corporate Editor
The Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR)
Abstract As recent events in Iraq demonstrate, countries that have suffered civil war or rule by military regime can face a long, difficult transition to peaceful democracy. Drawing on the experiences of Bosnia, Haiti, Rwanda and Afghanistan, this outstanding volume demonstrates that newly emerging democraci... view more
As recent events in Iraq demonstrate, countries that have suffered civil war or rule by military regime can face a long, difficult transition to peaceful democracy. Drawing on the experiences of Bosnia, Haiti, Rwanda and Afghanistan, this outstanding volume demonstrates that newly emerging democracies need more than emergency economic support: restoring the rule of law can involve the training of a new police force, for example, or the creation of an international war crimes tribunal. Concluding with specific recommendations for the UN and EU members,Voorhoeve reminds us that disregard for human rights or delay in civilian reconciliation can lead to resurgences of violence.... view less
Keywords
peace process; peacekeeping; constitutional state; security; violence; reconstruction; international organization; conflict mediation; war; development aid; international aid
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2007
Publisher
Amsterdam Univ. Press
City
Amsterdam
Page/Pages
203 p.
Series
WRR Verkenningen, 16
ISBN
978-90-5356-867-5
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works