Esta serie profundiza en las complejidades de los estudios de paz y resolución de conflictos, explorando marcos teóricos y aplicaciones prácticas. Ofrece perspectivas críticas sobre la naturaleza de la guerra, la violencia y los mecanismos de construcción de paz. Los lectores encontrarán análisis en profundidad de las relaciones internacionales, los movimientos sociales y los dilemas éticos relacionados con el logro de una paz sostenible. Sirve como un recurso esencial para cualquiera interesado en las intrincadas cuestiones de la seguridad global y las posibilidades de transformación de conflictos.
The Western Sahara conflict is a complex struggle involving local nationalism, Moroccan ambitions, and regional tensions with Algeria, influenced by global powers like the U.S., France, and Spain. This revised edition updates the analysis of the conflict's origins and evolution amidst renewed violence and diplomatic challenges, highlighting its growing significance.
Since the early 1950s, John Paul Lederach has travelled worldwide as a mediation trainer and conflict resolution consultant. He has worked with governments, justice departments, and youth programs in Latin America, the Philippines, Cambodia, Somalia, and Africa. Drawing on his experience, Lederach explains the process and key variables used in teaching conflict resolution.
An interpretive history of the anti-war movement in the USA throughout the entire Vietnam era. The authors portray the movement as a social force that energized people culturally yet failed to develop enduring political strength.