1st Edition

Social Capital and the Reintegration of Former Combatants Colombian Paramilitaries, Guerrillas and Their Leaders

152 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

152 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book develops a theory of successful reintegration after intra-state conflict, centred on the development of social capital and its use by former combatants after demobilization. The book shows that those former combatants who are able to develop social ties and social capital in their communities, with their families and through involvement in peacebuilding activities will be more likely... Read more

Chapter 1: The Reintegration of Former Combatants in Colombia  Chapter 2: Reintegration of Former Combatants and Social Capital  Chapter 3: Assessing the Impact of Social Capital on Reintegration  Chapter 4: The Impact of Armed Organizations on Reintegration Trajectories  Chapter 5: Reintegration and Former AUC Commanders  Chapter 6: Conclusions, Future Research and Policy Implications

Biography

James Meernik is Regents Professor of Political Science and Director of the Castleberry Peace Institute at the University of North Texas. He has authored or co-edited ten books on transitional justice, international courts and US foreign policy.

Gustavo Duncan earned his PhD in Political Science from Northwestern University. He worked as Professor at the Universidad de los Andes and Consultant at the National Planning Department.

Juan Camilo Gaviria Henao is the Director of Research at the Aulas de Paz Foundation, where he has led projects that explore the roots of violence and conflict, seeking preventive strategies for sustainable peace.

Clarita Toro Uribe is a graduate of EAFIT University in Medellin, Colombia.