Theories of War and Peace: An International Security Reader

This book deals with the theoretical issues around the concepts of war and peace. The first section of the book, entitled Realist theories of war and peace begins with a chapter by Mearsheimer that focuses on post-Cold War Europe. The section deals mainly with the question whether Europe would be able to maintain its peace […]

From peacekeeping to complex emergencies: Peace support missions in Africa

The main thrust of this book is the pursuit of consensus around a standard African peacekeeping doctrine. In the first article, Cilliers and Mills do an excellent job in introducing the reader to the harsh realities that characterise conflicts and their resolution. The article paints a picture of distress and waning interest in peacekeeping throughout […]

Conflict Trends 1999/4

ACCORD - Conflict Trends 1999-4

Editorial By Hussein Solomon Breaking the cycle Light weapons and conflict in Africa By Jeffrey Boutwell Small arms in Somaliland Local control could be a first step By Ulf Terlinden & Ekkehard Forberg Water and conflict in an African context By Anthony Turton Managing conflicts in Africa Building the capacity of the OAU By Lori […]

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