Peacebuilding, Power, and Politics in Africa

Peacebuilding, Power, and Politics in Africa is a critical reflection on peacebuilding efforts in Africa. The authors expose the tensions and contradictions in different clusters of peacebuilding activities, including peace negotiations; statebuilding; security sector governance; and disarmament, de...

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Other Authors: Dzinesa, Gwinyayi A. (Editor), Curtis, Devon (Editor)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Ohio University Press 2012
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