The time after civil war settlement arguably represents the greatest challenge to peace. This policy-oriented book is aimed at providing concise, descriptive and analytical accounts of the complicated process of structural reform after the cessation of armed conflict. Eighteen cases, representing various types of settlements at various stages in the post-conflict phase, are studied. The book's dual focus on security sector reform and political reform is a wise move, as the relationship between the two reform processes is often critical. A vast range of post-settlement dilemmas are covered. The problemization of historical cases such as Spain in the period after World War II, alongside more contemporary ones such as Palestine in 1996-2006, provides valuable insights.
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