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This open access book explores common critiques in the literature
of hybrid peacebuilding, especially the lack of connection between
hybridity in theory and practice. Through using a
complexity-informed framework, the foundation for introducing the
mid-space actor typology is established. Mid-space actors as
insider-partial mediators are perceived to be vital agents for
peace processes in conflict-affected areas and thus can be
important power brokers and focal points for outside actors. In
this book, two insider views are examined through analysing
mid-space actors in the peacebuilding process in Cambodia and in
Mindanao, the Philippines. First, it explores the process of
identity-building of Cambodian monks and how such a process enables
or hinders the monks to bridge existing cleavages. Then, in the
case study of Mindanao, the roles of civil society actors are
considered. The next step is to introduce the outsider's
perspective on hybrid peacebuilding and how Asian peacebuilding
actors such as China and Japan are engaging with mid-space actors
who provide key bridges in peacebuilding.
This book evaluates UN performance in ensuring good governance in
Cambodia and Timor-Leste from a human-centred standpoint. East
Asian perspectives are juxtaposed with universal aspirations, and
the legality, legitimacy, and effectiveness of UN operations in the
two countries are considered. Each of the case-studies assesses the
justifiability of intervening and of actions and policies
implemented during the intervention, as well as considers the
justifiability of the conditions left after UN withdrawal, while
also including specific policy recommendations.
This book explores hybrid peacebuilding in Asia, focusing on local
intermediaries bridging the gaps between incumbent governments and
insurgents, national leadership and the grassroots constituency,
and local stakeholders and international intervenors. The
contributors shed light on the functions of rebel gatekeepers in
Bangsamoro, the Philippines, and Buddhist Peace monks in Cambodia
to illustrate the mechanism of dialogue platforms through which
gaps are filled and the nature of hybrid peace is negotiated. The
book also discusses the dangers of hybrid peacebuilding by
examining the cases of India and Indonesia where national level
illiberal peace was achieved at the expense of welfare of minority
groups. They suggest a possible role of outsiders in hybrid
peacebuilding and mutually beneficial partnership between them and
local intermediaries.
Covering Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka,
and Timor-Leste, the case studies in this book explore the
relevance of security sector governance and reform for political
transition, democratization, and peace-building in Asia. Examining
the prospects for security sector governance within each case -
through the lens of political reconciliation, government
legitimacy, civil-military relations, and democratic accountability
- the book examines issues of political will, local/national
ownership, and the influence of external actors in domestic reform
contexts. (Series: Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of
Armed Forces DCAF])
This open access book examines why Japan discontinued its
quarter-century history of troop contribution to UN Peacekeeping
Operations (1992-2017). Japan had deployed its troops as UN
peacekeepers since 1992, albeit under a constitutional limit on
weapons use. Japan's peacekeepers began to focus on engineering
work as its strength, while also trying to relax the constraints on
weapons use, although to a minimal extent. In 2017, however, Japan
suddenly withdrew its engineering corps from South Sudan, and has
contributed no troops since then. Why? The book argues that Japan
could not match the increasing "robustness" of recent peacekeeping
operations and has begun to seek a new direction, such as
capacity-building support.
This open access book examines why Japan discontinued its
quarter-century history of troop contribution to UN Peacekeeping
Operations (1992-2017). Japan had deployed its troops as UN
peacekeepers since 1992, albeit under a constitutional limit on
weapons use. Japan's peacekeepers began to focus on engineering
work as its strength, while also trying to relax the constraints on
weapons use, although to a minimal extent. In 2017, however, Japan
suddenly withdrew its engineering corps from South Sudan, and has
contributed no troops since then. Why? The book argues that Japan
could not match the increasing "robustness" of recent peacekeeping
operations and has begun to seek a new direction, such as
capacity-building support.
This book evaluates UN performance in ensuring good governance in
Cambodia and Timor-Leste from a human-centred standpoint. East
Asian perspectives are juxtaposed with universal aspirations, and
the legality, legitimacy, and effectiveness of UN operations in the
two countries are considered. Each of the case-studies assesses the
justifiability of intervening and of actions and policies
implemented during the intervention, as well as considers the
justifiability of the conditions left after UN withdrawal, while
also including specific policy recommendations.
This open access book explores common critiques in the literature
of hybrid peacebuilding, especially the lack of connection between
hybridity in theory and practice. Through using a
complexity-informed framework, the foundation for introducing the
mid-space actor typology is established. Mid-space actors as
insider-partial mediators are perceived to be vital agents for
peace processes in conflict-affected areas and thus can be
important power brokers and focal points for outside actors. In
this book, two insider views are examined through analysing
mid-space actors in the peacebuilding process in Cambodia and in
Mindanao, the Philippines. First, it explores the process of
identity-building of Cambodian monks and how such a process enables
or hinders the monks to bridge existing cleavages. Then, in the
case study of Mindanao, the roles of civil society actors are
considered. The next step is to introduce the outsider's
perspective on hybrid peacebuilding and how Asian peacebuilding
actors such as China and Japan are engaging with mid-space actors
who provide key bridges in peacebuilding.
This book explores hybrid peacebuilding in Asia, focusing on local
intermediaries bridging the gaps between incumbent governments and
insurgents, national leadership and the grassroots constituency,
and local stakeholders and international intervenors. The
contributors shed light on the functions of rebel gatekeepers in
Bangsamoro, the Philippines, and Buddhist Peace monks in Cambodia
to illustrate the mechanism of dialogue platforms through which
gaps are filled and the nature of hybrid peace is negotiated. The
book also discusses the dangers of hybrid peacebuilding by
examining the cases of India and Indonesia where national level
illiberal peace was achieved at the expense of welfare of minority
groups. They suggest a possible role of outsiders in hybrid
peacebuilding and mutually beneficial partnership between them and
local intermediaries.
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