Author: Eziho Promise Ogele, PhD Publisher: Patuch Concepts ISBN: 9789782212412 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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In "Contemporary Armed Conflicts and Tradition-Based Peacebuilding in Africa," Dr. Eziho Promise Ogele, a distinguished lecturer in the Department of Political Science, embarks on a captivating exploration of the complex interplay between armed conflicts and traditional peacebuilding methods within the African continent. This groundbreaking book takes readers on an enlightening journey through the untrodden pathways of Africa's contemporary history, unraveling the deep-rooted traditions that have shaped both its conflicts and its pursuit of lasting peace. With meticulous research and profound expertise, Dr. Ogele delves into the multifaceted dynamics of armed conflicts that have plagued Africa, shedding light on their causes, consequences, and the devastating toll they exact on human lives and societies. From civil wars and insurgencies to regional conflicts and post-colonial struggles, the author paints a vivid and comprehensive portrait of Africa's turbulent landscape, unearthing the intricate web of factors that perpetuate violence. But amidst the chaos, Dr. Ogele's keen insight reveals the enduring resilience of Africa's traditional peacebuilding mechanisms. Drawing upon rich cultural heritage and indigenous wisdom, he explores the intricate tapestry of African traditions and their potential to offer sustainable solutions for conflict resolution and the establishment of lasting peace. Throughout the book, he uncovers remarkable examples of traditional practices, from customary dispute resolution mechanisms to tribal reconciliation ceremonies, which continue to foster harmony and restore social cohesion against all odds. As readers journey through the pages of this remarkable work, they will be captivated by Dr. Ogele's masterful storytelling, which weaves together historical narratives, case studies, and personal testimonies to create a compelling tapestry of Africa's tumultuous journey toward peace. Through his engaging prose, he skillfully bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering practical insights for policymakers, academics, and peace practitioners alike. "Contemporary Armed Conflicts and Tradition-Based Peacebuilding in Africa" is a tour de force, an invaluable resource that challenges conventional paradigms and invites readers to embrace a holistic understanding of conflict and peace on the African continent. Dr. Ogele's authoritative voice, combined with his deep respect for African cultures, instills hope and inspires action, igniting a flame of optimism for a future where tradition and modernity coexist in harmony to build a more peaceful Africa.
Author: Geoff Harris Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing ISBN: 1802207791 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 247
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This dynamic Companion brings together esteemed academics from across the globe to provide ten distinct approaches to peacebuilding in Africa. With a timely and forward-thinking approach to war and conflict, the book focuses on the utilisation of traditional African dialogue in contemporary peacebuilding, developing infrastructures, and education for peace with a transformative agenda.
Author: Elizabeth Wilmshurst Publisher: OUP Oxford ISBN: 0191632236 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 568
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This book comprises contributions by leading experts in the field of international humanitarian law on the subject of the categorisation or classification of armed conflict. It is divided into two sections: the first aims to provide the reader with a sound understanding of the legal questions surrounding the classification of hostilities and its consequences; the second includes ten case studies that examine practice in respect of classification. Understanding how classification operates in theory and practice is a precursor to identifying the relevant rules that govern parties to hostilities. With changing forms of armed conflict which may involve multi-national operations, transnational armed groups and organized criminal gangs, the need for clarity of the law is all-important. The case studies selected for analysis are Northern Ireland, DRC, Colombia, Afghanistan (from 2001), Gaza, South Ossetia, Iraq (from 2003), Lebanon (2006), the so-called war against Al-Qaeda, and future trends. The studies explore the legal consequences of classification particularly in respect of the use of force, detention in armed conflict, and the relationship between human rights law and international humanitarian law. The practice identified in the case studies allows the final chapter to draw conclusions as to the state of the law on classification.
Author: Terence McNamee Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3030466361 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 433
Book Description
This open access book on the state of peacebuilding in Africa brings together the work of distinguished scholars, practitioners, and decision makers to reflect on key experiences and lessons learned in peacebuilding in Africa over the past half century. The core themes addressed by the contributors include conflict prevention, mediation, and management; post-conflict reconstruction, justice and Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration; the role of women, religion, humanitarianism, grassroots organizations, and early warning systems; and the impact of global, regional, and continental bodies. The book's thematic chapters are complemented by six country/region case studies: The Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan/South Sudan, Mozambique and the Sahel/Mali. Each chapter concludes with a set of key lessons learned that could be used to inform the building of a more sustainable peace in Africa. The State of Peacebuilding in Africa was born out of the activities of the Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding (SVNP), a Carnegie-funded, continent-wide network of African organizations that works with the Wilson Center to bring African knowledge and perspectives to U.S., African, and international policy on peacebuilding in Africa. The research for this book was made possible by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Author: Marwan Darweish Publisher: Pluto Press ISBN: 9780745332871 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 0
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Peacebuilding and Reconciliation brings together a number of critical essays from members of the renowned Centre for Peace & Reconciliation Studies, based at Coventry University in the UK. This is a highly topical book covering the latest developments and issues in the discipline of peacebuilding, reconstruction, and reconciliation, using a range of global case studies. The wide range of geographic case studies provides fascinating comparisons and contrasts of different approaches to building peace and reconciling conflicting parties. Peacebuilding and Reconciliation is a cutting-edge collection ideal for students and academics in peace studies, development studies, and international relations.
Author: Luigi Esposito Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN: 1527519198 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 518
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This collection brings together accomplished and emerging scholars who are researching and working for grassroots social change throughout Africa and Asia. The essays within are sourced from a series of seminars held during the founding African Peace Research and Education Association Conference at the Economic Community of West African States Parliament in Abuja, Nigeria. The book draws strategic lines of connection between diverse peoples on the two most populous continents. Looking at contemporary Gandhian, Chinese, armed guerrilla, insurrectionist, state-supported, and civil resistance movements, each essay reviews recent attempts at peace-building, while also placing modern efforts in traditional, historic, indigenous contexts.
Author: Joakim Ojendal Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1351867539 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 265
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Contemporary practices of international peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction are often unsatisfactory. There is now a growing awareness of the significance of local governments and local communitites as an intergrated part of peacebuilding in order to improve quality and enhance precision of interventions. In spite of this, ‘the local’ is rarely a key factor in peacebuilding, hence ‘everyday peace’ is hardly achieved. The aim of this volume is threefold: firstly it illuminates the substantial reasons for working with a more localised approach in politically volatile contexts. Secondly it consolidates a growing debate on the significance of the local in these contexts. Thirdly, it problematizes the often too swiftly used concept, ‘the local’, and critically discuss to what extent it is at all feasible to integrate this into macro-oriented and securitized contexts. This is a unique volume, tackling the ‘local turn’ of peacebuilding in a comprehensive and critical way. This book was published as a special issue of Third World Quarterly.
Author: David Francis Publisher: Zed Books Ltd. ISBN: 1848137494 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 354
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Nowhere in the world is the demand for peace more prominent and challenging than in Africa. From state collapse and anarchy in Somalia to protracted wars and rampant corruption in the Congo; from bloody civil wars and extreme poverty in Sierra Leone to humanitarian crisis and authoritarianism in Sudan, the continent is the focus of growing political and media attention. This book presents the first comprehensive overview of conflict and peace across the continent. Bringing together a range of leading academics from Africa and beyond, Peace and Conflict in Africa is an ideal introduction to key themes of conflict resolution, peacebuilding, security and development. The book's stress on the importance of indigenous Africa approaches to creating peace makes it an innovative and exciting intervention in the field.
Author: Landon E. Hancock Publisher: Kumarian Press ISBN: 1565492331 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 257
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* Looks at the ways people have used sanctuary throughout history and in present-day conflicts to avoid or challenge violence * Authors with practical experience in peace zones throughout Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America The notion of having sanctuary from violence or threat has probably existed as long as conflict itself. Whether people seek safety in a designated location, such as a church or hospital or over a regional border, or whether their professions or life situations (doctors, children) allow them, at least in theory, to avoid injury in war, sanctuary has served as a powerful symbol of non-violence. The authors of this collection examine sanctuary as it relates to historical and modern conflicts from the Philippines to Colombia and Sudan. They chart the formation and evolution of these varied "zones of peace" and attempt to arrive at a "theory of sanctuary" that might allow for new and useful peacebuilding strategies. This book makes a significant contribution to the field of conflict resolution, using case studies to highlight efforts made by local people to achieve safety and democracy amid and following violent civil wars. The authors ground the emerging interest in sanctuary by providing a much needed description of the complexity of these peace zones. Other Contributors: Kevin Avruch, Pushpa Iyer, Roberto Jose, Jennifer Langdon, Nancy Morrison, Krista Rigalo, Catalina Rojas and Mery Rodriguez.
Author: Eziho Promise Ogele, PhD
Author: Geoff Harris
Author: Elizabeth Wilmshurst
Author: Terence McNamee
Author: Marwan Darweish
Author: Luigi Esposito
Author: Joakim Ojendal
Author: David Francis
Author: Herbert Bangura
Author: Landon E. Hancock