From War to the Rule of Law : Peace Building after Violent Conflicts

As recent events in Iraq demonstrate, countries that have suffered through civil war or rule by military regime can face a long, difficult transition to peaceful democracy. Drawing on the experiences of peacekeepers in Bosnia, Haiti, Rwanda, and Afghanistan, From War to Rule of Law demonstrates that newly emerging democracies may need much more than emergency economic support. Restoring the rule of law, Joris Voorhoeve shows, can involve the training of a new police force, for example, or the creation of an international war crimes tribunal. Any disregard for human rights or delay in civilian reconciliation can lead to serious resurgences in violence. Voorhoeve concludes by offering specific recommendations for members of the United Nations and the European Union, as well as individual donors. Given the nature of today’s armed conflicts, From War to Rule of Law provides new hope for all those concerned about the lasting success of international peacekeeping missions. From War to the Rule of Law......Page 4 contents......Page 8 preface......Page 10 1 why this study?......Page 12 2.1 what is peacebuilding?......Page 20 2.2 a history of failure?......Page 21 2.3 elements of peacebuilding......Page 23 2.4 international organizations......Page 26 3.1 a deductive typology......Page 30 3.2 good governance and human rights......Page 34 3.3 warning signals......Page 35 3.4 an attempt at theory......Page 36 3.5 threats to the peace......Page 48 3.7 further study......Page 49 4 (re) establishing order......Page 54 4.1 transitional security......Page 55 4.2 foreign peacekeepers and public order......Page 56 4.3 emergency relief......Page 62 4.4 foreign aid workers and the military......Page 64 4.5 transitional politics......Page 66 4.6 international administration......Page 67 4.7 international coordination......Page 68 4.8 transitional ‘justice’ and reconciliation......Page 69 4.9 crimes against women and gender issues......Page 72 4.10 refugee issues......Page 74 4.11 preparations for electoral democracy......Page 80 5.1 the role and rule of law......Page 92 5.2 rule-of-law assistance and development cooperation......Page 95 5.3 aspects of legal reform......Page 98 5.4 (re) building police and prison systems......Page 100 5.5 wider security sector reform......Page 107 5.6 court reform......Page 109 5.7 major criminals and war crimes......Page 111 5.8 terrorists......Page 113 5.10 corruption......Page 114 5.11 international organisations......Page 116 5.12 the chance of success of legal reform......Page 117 5.13 human rights and state building......Page 119 6.1 internal resources......Page 128 6.2 international rights and duties of states......Page 129 6.3 development assistance......Page 130 6.4 defence organisations......Page 133 6.6 international division of tasks......Page 135 6.7 allocation and country choice......Page 136 6.8 preliminary cost estimates......Page 139 7.2.1 the establishment of a common foreign and security policy......Page 148 7.2.2 policies......Page 150 7.2.3 institutions......Page 151 7.2.4 security and defence......Page 153 7.2.5 european agency for reconstruction......Page 156 7.3.1 cfsp......Page 158 7.3.2 echo......Page 160 7.3.4 the european initiative for democracy and human rights......Page 161 7.4 conclusion......Page 162 8.1 general conclusions......Page 168 8.2.1 strengthen international organizations for peacebuilding......Page 178 8.3 some suggestions for further study......Page 187 8.4 in conclusion......Page 189 list of country illustrations......Page 194 acknowledgements......Page 196 further reading......Page 198 some relevant websites......Page 204 From War To The Rule Of Law: Peace Building After Violent Conflicts Presents An Overview Of Lessons Learned From The Mixed Experience With Helping Violent Societies Establish A Peaceful Order To Provide People With Security And Basic Rights. The Author Analyses Field Experience, Case Studies And Recent General Books On State Building, To Conclude How Failed States And Broken Societies Can Be Helped To Pave The Road To Peace.--jacket. Why This Study? -- An Overview Of Peacebuilding -- Towards Typology And Theory -- (re) Establishing Order -- (re) Building The Rule Of Law -- Resources And Costs -- The European Union And Post-conflict Peacebuilding. Joris Voorhoeve. At Head Of Title: Wrr, Scientific Council For Government Policy. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 197-202). As recent events in Iraq demonstrate, countries that have suffered civil war or rule by military regime can face a long, difficult transition to peaceful democracy. Drawing on the experiences of Bosnia, Haiti, Rwanda and Afghanistan, this outstanding volume demonstrates that newly emerging democracies need more than emergency economic support: restoring the rule of law can involve the training of a new police force, for example, or the creation of an international war crimes tribunal. Concluding with specific recommendations for the UN and EU members, Voorhoeve reminds us that disregard for human rights or delay in civilian reconciliation can lead to resurgences of violence An indispensable book for all those concerned about the lasting success of international peacekeeping missions.