1st Edition

Peacebuilding and NGOs State-Civil Society Interactions

By Ryerson Christie Copyright 2013
280 Pages
by Routledge

280 Pages
by Routledge

280 Pages
by Routledge

Analysing the relationship between civil society and the state, this book lays bare the assumptions informing peacebuilding practices and demonstrates through empirical research how such practices have led to new dynamics of conflict. The drive to establish a sustainable liberal peace largely escapes critical examination. When such attention is paid to peacebuilding practices, scholars tend to... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Critical Analysis Of Peacebuilding  3. Critiques Of  NGOs In Peacebuilding  4. A Brief History Of Cambodia And Peacebuilding  5. State Intervention In NGOs For Personal Gain  6. Bureaucratic Intervention In NGO Activities  7. Intervention On Identity Issues  8. The Non-Politics Around The Meaning Of Politics  9. Conclusions  Annex A – List Of Interviews  Annex B – Categorization Of NGOs Interviewed

Biography

Ryerson Christie is a Lecturer at the University of Bristol, UK. He has a Phd in Politics from York University, Canada.

"One of the most interesting studies on civil society, the role of NGOs, and peacebuilding published recently, it has much to recommend it." - Oliver Richmond, University of Manchester, UK

"In approaching the logic of peacebuilding from the perspective of Critical Security Studies, this book bridges a gap in the literature... This book is recommended for all those studying and working in peacebuilding." - Courtney Hercus, Macquarie University, Australia