At turns surprising, funny, and gut-wrenching, this is the hopeful
story of the ordinary yet extraordinary people who have figured out
how to build lasting peace in their communities The word
"peacebuilding" evokes a story we've all heard over and over:
violence breaks out, foreign nations are scandalized, peacekeepers
and million-dollar donors come rushing in, warring parties sign a
peace agreement and, sadly, within months the situation is back to
where it started-sometimes worse. But what strategies have worked
to build lasting peace in conflict zones, particularly for ordinary
citizens on the ground? And why should other ordinary citizens,
thousands of miles away, care? In The Frontlines of Peace, Severine
Autesserre, award-winning researcher and peacebuilder, examines the
well-intentioned but inherently flawed peace industry. With
examples drawn from across the globe, she reveals that peace can
grow in the most unlikely circumstances. Contrary to what most
politicians preach, building peace doesn't require billions in aid
or massive international interventions. Real, lasting peace
requires giving power to local citizens. Now including teaching and
book club discussion guides, The Frontlines of Peace tells the
stories of the ordinary yet extraordinary individuals and
organizations that are confronting violence in their communities
effectively. One thing is clear: successful examples of
peacebuilding around the world, in countries at war or at peace,
have involved innovative grassroots initiatives led by local
people, at times supported by foreigners, often employing methods
shunned by the international elite. By narrating success stories of
this kind, Autesserre shows the radical changes we must take in our
approach if we hope to build lasting peace around us-whether we
live in Congo, the United States, or elsewhere.
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