Poverty, lack of volunteering culture, and low level of literacy are some of the problems that
challenge the true engagement of local communities in decision-making processes in …

Research has shown that the counterinsurgent proposition of 'winning Hearts and Minds' is
more complex than building a road. This paper examines how project workers in three …

The provision of development aid has become a favored counterinsurgency strategy, with
governments reasoning that the delivery of needed services will improve civilians' …

This chapter engages with law and emotions in frontline humanitarian negotiations with
armed groups, illustrating how international humanitarian law (IHL) functions in the hands of …