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Summary

Understanding Conflict Resolution draws on recent and classic research from around the world, linking the theory of conflict resolution to in-depth case studies throughout, and posing key questions regarding the future of conflict resolution.The first part reviews the development of conflict resolution since the Cold War and demonstrates the various approaches to conflict analysis. The core of the book explores the settlement of three major types of international conflict: inter-state, internal and those arising from state formation. In the final part, regional and international approaches are examined, including developments in UN reform and the increasing importance of civil society organisations. New to this edition is the extensive consideration of peacebuilding, the relationship between peace and justice, disarmament, and gender-peace connections.The third edition has been brought fully up to date with coverage of the Obama administration, as well as events in Afghanistan following the 2009 presidential elections, and the ongoing situations in Iraq, Somalia, Yemen, Iran and Pakistan. Attention is given to the comparison of negotiated and victory outcomes with particular reference to Sri Lanka, Gaza, and Liberia.Understanding Conflict Resolution remains an essential text for all students, lecturers and researchers of peace and conflict resolution in international relations, global politics and political science.

The Problem and How to Approach It
Understanding Conflict Resolution
Peacemaking as a New Experience
Peace Research and Conflict Resolution
Defining Conflict Resolution
Limits of Conflict Resolution
Outlining This Book
Armed Conflicts and Peace Agreements
The Concept of Conflict
Identifying Armed Conflict
Trends in Armed Conflicts
Outcomes of Armed Conflict
Approaching Conflict Resolution
The Evolution of Conflict Analysis
Focusing on Conflict Dynamics
Focusing on Basic Needs
Focusing on Rational Calculations
Synthesizing Conflict Resolution
Identifying Key Elements in Conflict Analysis
Analysing Conflict Resolution
Basic and Complex Levels of Analysis
The Role of the State
Introducing the Trichotomy of Conflict
Applying the Trichotomy of Conflict and Peace
Basics of Conflict Resolution
The Resolution of Conflicts Between States
Armed Conflicts and Peace Accords between States
Conflict Resolution: Geopolitik and Realpolitik
Conflict Resolution: Idealpolitik and Kapitalpolitik
Conclusions for Interstate Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution in Civil Wars
Armed Conflicts and Peace Accords within States
Dealing with Incompatibilities over State Power
Democracy and the Settlement of Civil Wars
Dealing with the Internal Security Dilemma
State Failure, State Reconstruction and Non-state Terrorism
Civil Society in Internal Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution in State Formation Conflicts
State Formation Conflicts
Identity Discrimination and Conflict Resolution
Autonomy and Federalism: Territorial Solutions within a State
Independence with or without Integration
State Formation Conflicts and Democracy
Complexities in Conflict Resolution
Conflict Complexes and Conflict Resolution
Identifying Regional Conflict Complexes
Regional Conflict and the Organizing of Regions
Major Powers and Conflict Complexes
Global Dimensions of Conflict Resolution
The United Nations in Conflict Resolution
The UN in Peace Agreements
Collective Security
The Security Council in Conflict Resolution
UN Action and Peace Agreements
International Communities in Conflict Resolution
The New Communities
Early Action and Conflict Prevention
Third Parties and Mediation
Structural Changes and Peaceful Conflict
Between the International Community and Pax Americana
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