This article introduces the Peace Accords Matrix Implementation Dataset (PAM_ID). We
present time-series data on the implementation of 51 provisions in 34 comprehensive peace …

This article draws on the experience of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration
(DDR) programs on the African continent. It explains the link between DDR in Africa and the …

This book explores the meaning of local ownership in peacebuilding and examines the
ways in which it has been, and could be, operationalized in post-conflict environments. In …

Mediation has become a common technique for terminating violent conflicts both within and
between states; while mediation has a strong record in reducing hostilities, it is not without …

Although peacebuilders do not operate from a common template, liberal values so define
their activities that their efforts can be called “liberal peacebuilding.” Many postconflict …

The purpose of this article is to contribute to a better understanding of the contemporary
importance for democracy of the relationship between elected leaders and the security …

This book examines the relationship between women, gender and the international security
agenda, exploring the meaning of security in terms of discourse and practice, as well as the …

The signing of a comprehensive peace agreement (CPA) is often seen as a historic
milestone in a peace process, and its implementation takes a highly legitimized set of …

How can a relapse into violent conflict be prevented in Sri Lanka? This article examines how
the case of Sri Lanka effectively exposes the limitations of the international discourse and …

The Lord’s Resistance Army in Sudan: A History and Overview Page 1 The Lord’s Resistance
Army in Sudan: A History and Overview By Mareike Schomerus 8 Page 2 2 Small Arms …