Peacemaking in the Twenty-First Century

by John, Hume; T.G., Fraser; Leonie, Murray

• ISBN13: 9780719087936
• ISBN10: 0719087937
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-10-31
• Publisher: Manchester University Press

Summary

This book provides a range of unique insights into the issues surrounding peacebuilding, delivered by major international figures with direct experience in this area at the highest level, including Bertie Ahern, Kofi Annan and Bill and Hillary Clinton. Based on a series of lectures on the theme of peacekeeping and peacebuilding in the contemporary world, each lecture is presented here with an introduction placing it in its proper context within the discourse on peacemaking.

Edited and introduced by Nobel Laureate John Hume, this volume makes an invaluable contribution to the study of peace and conflict studies, international history, international relations and international politics.

Author Biography

John Hume is a Nobel Laureate in Peace and Honorary Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Ulster, UK.
 
T.G. Fraser is Emeritus Professor of History and Honorary Professor of Conflict Research at the University of Ulster, UK.
 
Leonie Murray is Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Ulster, UK.

Table of Contents

Preface: John Hume, T.G. Fraser and Leonie Murray
Introduction: 'My Philosophy of Peace', Nobel Laureate John Hume
1. 'Peacemaking – challenges for the new century', Dr Leonie Murray
2. 'Thomas P. 'Tip' O'Neill Jr. The Honour of Public Service', Rosemary D. O'Neill
3. 'Peacemaking', President William J. Clinton
4. 'The European Union: a Force for Peace in the World', The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, TD, President of the European Council
5. 'Europe and Peace', President Romano Prodi
6. 'Europe as a Force for Creative Reconciliation', President Pat Cox
7. 'Peace and Reconciliation in the Modern World', Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
8. 'Learning the Lessons of Peacebuilding', Secretary-General Kofi Annan
9. 'Europe's Role in World Peace', Dr Garret FitzGerald
10. 'Security in the 21st Century', Senator John Kerry
11. 'Between Facts and Fantasies: Sources of Anti-Americanism', Ambassador Mitchell Reiss
12. 'All Peace is Local', President Mary McAleese
13. 'From Peace to Reconciliation', Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern, TD
14. 'Moving out of Conflict', Dr Maurice Hayes
15. 'Peace, Multiculturalism and Development', Professor Kader Asmal
Conclusion: Emeritus Professor Paul Arthur