Peacebuilding

The book explores the evolution of peacebuilding from its origins as a supplementary function of peacekeeping to a formal UN initiative aimed at establishing liberal democracies. It critically examines two decades of practice, revealing the flawed assumptions that democracy, rule of law, and free markets are universally applicable solutions for conflict-affected regions. The analysis highlights the naivety and Eurocentrism of these beliefs, offering a comprehensive critique of peacebuilding's effectiveness and underlying ideologies.