LSE: Conflict Resolution in Conflict-Affected Regions

Since the end of the Cold War, the world has seen an explosion of civil wars in Europe, Asia and Africa. In several cases, the international community (either by means of the UN or not) intervened but optimism about these interventions has dwindled. In fact, 9/11 and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have raised questions about the effectiveness and desirability of such operations. In response, new forms of conflict management are being developed whereby peacekeeping is complemented by humanitarian aid. This series examines these new forms of conflict resolution, which are often based on the principle of ‘local solutions for local problems’. How effective are they?