Local Leadership in Democratic Transition - Competing Paradigms in International Peacebuilding (Hardcover, New)

Since the end of the Cold War, the United Nations has become increasingly involved in peacebuilding. However, the often questionable results have led to much mistrust of the methods employed by international organizations. The current transition paradigm assumes that local leaders which participate in the process will assist in the democratic transition and are themselves an output of the process. This assumption appears to be fundamentally wrong. This book examines whether the inclusion of non-democratic leadership in post-conflict transition induces democratic principles and sustainable peace, or if it in fact undermines the values which the international community attempts to promote and contribute towards the solidification of non-democratic regimes.
Using an in-depth analysis of local leadership before, during and after democratic transition in three key case studies, namely Burundi, Cambodia and Liberia, the author provides a unique insight into the type of leadership required for transitioning a country to democracy. Delivering a new framework that assists scholars, policymakers and practitioners in understanding the roles of local leaders in democratic transition, it also includes recommendations for future peacebuilding operations.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies
Release date:	November 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Chavanne L. Peercy
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	225
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-28249-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > International institutions > United Nations & UN agencies Promotions
LSN:	1-137-28249-5
Barcode:	9781137282491

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