How did civil society function as a locus for reconciliation initiatives since the beginning of the 20th century? The essays in this volume challenge the conven

Binaifer Nowrojee and Regan Ralph.

This book aims to bridge the gap between what are generally referred to as ‘top-down’ and ‘bottom-up’ approaches to peacebuilding. After the experience

One of the most important political and ethical questions faced during a political transition from authoritarian or totalitarian to democratic rule is how to de

In the last five to ten years, pressure for political liberalisation, and the growth of civil society and independent media, inside Arab countries have prompted