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Africa - The Trouble with the Congo: Local Violence And The Failure Of International Peacebuilding (Cambridge Studies in International Relations)

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Book Synopsis: - Winner of the 2012 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order- Winner of the 2011 Chadwick F. Alger Prize, International Studies Association

The Trouble with the Congo suggests a new explanation for international peacebuilding failures in civil wars. Drawing from more than 330 interviews and a year and a half of field research, it develops a case study of the international intervention during the Democratic Republic of the Congo's unsuccessful transition from war to peace and democracy (2003-2006). Grassroots rivalries over land, resources, and political power motivated widespread violence. However, a dominant peacebuilding culture shaped the intervention strategy in a way that precluded action on local conflicts, ultimately dooming the international efforts to end the deadliest conflict since World War II. Most international actors interpreted continued fighting as the consequence of national and regional tensions alone. UN staff and diplomats viewed intervention at the macro levels as their only legitimate responsibility. The dominant culture constructed local peacebuilding as such an unimportant, unfamiliar, and unmanageable task that neither shocking events nor resistance from select individuals could convince international actors to reevaluate their understanding of violence and intervention.

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Are you tired of international peacebuilding efforts falling short in civil wars? Look no further than "The Trouble with the Congo: Local Violence And The Failure Of International Peacebuilding". This groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on why previous attempts at peacebuilding have failed, focusing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo's transition from war to peace and democracy. Drawing from extensive field research and interviews, the authors uncover the root causes of violence and shed light on the missteps made by international actors.

What sets this book apart is its in-depth exploration of grassroots rivalries over land, resources, and political power. By examining these key aspects, the authors provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities at play, which were often overlooked by international peacebuilding efforts. By shining a spotlight on these local conflicts, the book challenges the dominant peacebuilding culture and calls for a reevaluation of intervention strategies.

Don't miss out on this award-winning title. "The Trouble with the Congo" is the recipient of the prestigious Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order and the Chadwick F. Alger Prize from the International Studies Association. These accolades are a testament to the invaluable insights and groundbreaking research presented in this book.

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