Local and Global Dynamics of Peacebuilding

Christine Cubitt has a PhD in International Politics from the University of Bradford, UK.

• Introduction 1. The Political and Conflict Histories of Sierra Leone 2. The Arrival of Peace 3. Reform and the Politics of Intervention 4. Public Ownership of Public Goods 5. Promoting Popular Participation 6. The New State and its Citizens Conclusion

'This book offers a unique, in-depth case study into the realities confronting post-conflict reconstruction plans, especially for how local priorities are often undermined through various processes including: externally determined values and policies, a lack of local and external capacity and an insufficient understanding of local and national capabilities. Even though it is a country-specific examination of the application of the liberal peace process, the book does offer lessons to be learnt for other cases of post-conflict reconstruction, such as seeing opportunities to reform institutions not usually covered by the liberal peace project, in particular the judicial system. Local and Global Dynamics of Peacebuilding is a recommended read for researchers and students in post-liberal peace-making, peace and conflict studies as well as practitioners in relevant and related international organisations.' - Simon Taylor, in E-International Relations