Managing the Conflict-Triggering Elements of Liberal Peace Theory

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This book investigates the power of two critical peace theories, namely sequencing and hybrid peace theories, in managing the conflict-triggering elements of liberal peace theory. The effectiveness of liberal peace theory's ability to build sustainable peace in post-conflict countries is questioned by critical peacebuilding scholars. This is because liberal peace theory fails to recognize the core elements of democracy — participation and competition — which can cause violent conflict if implemented in a country with weak or ineffective institutions.

These two critical peace theories provided options to mitigate this shortcoming of liberal peace theory. The first, sequencing-Institutionalization Before Liberalization, suggests delaying implementation of the core elements of democracy until institutions that are strong enough to monitor them are built. Meanwhile, the second critical peacebuilding theory, the local turn-hybrid peacebuilding theory, argues for accommodating the views and perspectives of the people within a post-conflict country and building sustainable peace through constant agreement and consensus among various actors in post-conflict countries.

This research explores the power of these critical peace theories in managing the conflict-triggering elements of liberal peace theory and building sustainable peace in post-conflict countries, particularly in Africa.

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Jalale Getachew Birru

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post-conflict countries liberal peace theory democracy critical peacebuilding theory institutionalization democratization postcolonial peacebuilding hybrid peacebuilding

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“Jalale Getachew Birru delivers an impressive scholarly analysis of traditional peacebuilding in Africa. She skillfully links critiques of Western strategies of liberal peace with alternative perspectives rooted in critical theory. Her well-researched case study of Somaliland is based on interviews with representatives of elder groups, providing the reader with a firsthand and comprehensive understanding of traditional mediation procedures. Through its comparative approach with Ethiopia, this book offers valuable insights into the limits and opportunities of both traditional and liberal peacebuilding, laying the groundwork for a more nuanced academic discussion that transcends purely ideological or practically driven assessments. A must-read for anyone interested in peace processes in Africa.” (Prof. Dr. Solveig Richter, Heisenberg Professor for International Relations and Transnational Politics, Leipzig University)

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