A theoretically-informed, critical account of the making of the international legal rules governing civil war.

This book evaluates the role of international mediators in bringing civil wars to an end and makes the case for ‘powerful peacemaking’ – using incentives

Cultures around the world have recently become more isolated and aggressive in defending their socio-cultural domain. However, throughout history, many civiliza

As the threat of superpower confrontation diminishes in the post-cold war era, civil wars and their regional ramifications are emerging as the primary challenge

In 2005, Iraq drafted its first constitution and held the country’s first democratic election in more than fifty years. Even under ideal conditions, drafting