Why does peace fail? More precisely, why do some countries that
show every sign of having successfully emerged from civil war fall
once again into armed conflict? What explains why peace "sticks"
after some wars but not others? In this illuminating study, Charles
T. Call examines the factors behind fifteen cases of civil war
recurrence in Africa, Asia, the Caucasus, and Latin America. He
argues that widely touted explanations of civil war - such as
poverty, conflict over natural resources, and weak states - are far
less important than political exclusion. Call's study shows that
inclusion of former opponents in postwar governance plays a
decisive role in sustained peace. "Why Peace Fails" ultimately
suggests that the international community should resist the
temptation to prematurely withdraw resources and peacekeepers after
a transition from war. Instead, international actors must remain
fully engaged with postwar elected governments, ensuring that they
make room for former enemies.
General
Imprint: |
Georgetown University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2012 |
First published: |
April 2012 |
Authors: |
Charles T. Call
(Assistant Professor)
|
Contributors: |
Charles T. Call
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
315 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-58901-894-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-58901-894-X |
Barcode: |
9781589018945 |
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