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International Perspectives on Democratization and Peace.

This book examines the concept of peace and the relevance of historical and contextual factors that contribute to peaceful coexistence of people, and dives into a deep examination of how democracy furthers peace especially in conflict prone countries. Seven case studies illustrate the impact of demo...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Ganesan, N. (Narayanan), 1958- (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bingley : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2020.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • Half Title Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • List of Figure
  • List of Tables
  • Notes on Contributors
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Open Roads to Peace and Democratization
  • Peace as Conflict Transformation
  • An Agenda for Peace
  • Peace and Democracy
  • Peace as Plurality
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Post-nuclear/Post-colonial Challenges to Democratization in the Pacific
  • Introduction: Roots of the Conflict
  • Previous Attempts to Remediate Contaminated Lands, and Compensate Individuals
  • External Linkages
  • Democratization as Part of the Resolution Process
  • How Democracy Helps the Process
  • Has Democracy Led to a Transformation of the Conflict?
  • What Can the Case Tell Us About Democratization in the Resolution of Conflicts
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Democratization, Peace and the Differences Between Asian and Western Approaches: The Case of Cambodia
  • Introduction
  • History of the Cambodian Conflict and Civil War
  • The Roots of the Conflict
  • External Linkages to the Conflict: The International Intervention and its Aftermath
  • Previous Attempts to Resolve the Conflict
  • UNTAC and Cambodia
  • Japanese Intervention in Cambodia
  • Peacekeeping Operations in Cambodia and Japanese Pacifism: Pacifism as a Global Issue
  • Entry and Impact of Democratization: Successful Peacebuilding and Unsuccessful Democratization?
  • Internal Problem for Reconciliation and Democratization
  • External Problem for Democratization in Cambodia: Influence of China and Conflict Between Japan and China
  • Conclusion: Contributions from the Case Study on Cambodia
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Democratization and Its Impact on Ethnic Conflict and Peace in Myanmar
  • Introduction
  • Roots of the Conflict
  • Previous Attempts to Resolve the Conflict
  • External Linkages to the Conflict and Peace Process
  • Entry and Impact of Democratization on the Conflict
  • Conflict Transformation from Democratization
  • Contributions from the Myanmar Case Study
  • References
  • Chapter 5: The Peace Process in Sri Lanka: The Challenges for Democracy After Decades of Civil Conflict and Terrorism
  • Introduction
  • The Roots of Sri Lanka's Civil Conflict
  • The Attempts for a Negotiated Solution
  • External Linkages
  • The Role of Democracy/Democratization in the Resolution of the Sri Lankan Conflict
  • Contributions from the Case Study
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6: A Democratic Tradition as the Background to Armed Conflict: The Paradox of the Colombian Case?
  • Introduction
  • An Internal Conflict with Deep Roots, Multiple Actors, and Staggered Attempts to Achieve Peace
  • A Confrontation Rooted in Structural Problems That Are Aggravated by Violence: The Vicious Circles of the Armed Conflict in Colombia
  • From Regional Impacts to the Strategic Internationalization of the Conflict