European University Institute Library

Democracy and deep-rooted conflict, options for negotiators, editors: Peter Harris and Ben Reilly ; with a foreword by Koffi Annan ; contributors: Mark Anstey [and 16 others]

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Democracy and deep-rooted conflict

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editors: Peter Harris and Ben Reilly ; with a foreword by Koffi Annan ; contributors: Mark Anstey [and 16 others]

Handbook series,, 3, 1402-6759

options for negotiators

How does one build democracy in the aftermath of a violent, deep-rooted conflict? This handbook shows how to structure negotiations and design democratic institutions which address the real needs and interests of conflicting parties. It provides practical advice for policy-makers and political leaders in post-conflict societies and presents a wealth of options that can be drawn upon to build a sustainable peace. Aimed at those negotiating a peace settlement, this book provides a thorough overview of democratic levers - such as power-sharing formulas, questions of federalism and autonomy, options for electoral reform, when to use truth commissions, transitional justice mechanisms, methods of preserving minority rights, constitutional safeguards and many others. It also analyses actual negotiated settlements from various countries and illustrates the many, often unrecognized, options that negotiators can draw upon when attempting to build or rebuild democracy. --, Provided by publisher

Overview -- Ch. 1: The changing nature of conflict and conflict management -- Ch. 3: Analysing deep-rooted conflict -- Ch. 3: Negotiation processes -- Ch. 4: Democratic levers for conflict management -- Ch. 5: Sustaining the democratic settlement -- Conclusion -- Case studies