Twisting Arms And Flexing Muscles: Humanitarian Intervention And Peacebuilding In Perspective (The International Political Economy of New Regionalisms Series) [Hardcover]

Natalie Mychajlyszyn (Editor), Timothy M. Shaw (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0754616711 | ISBN-13: 978-0754616719

Military force is considered essentially a non-military pursuit in international relations, specifically, humanitarian intervention and peacebuilding. This coherent and interrelated study makes an important contribution to the existing literature by concentrating on empirical analyses. It is illustrated by key case studies which consider the complexities and dynamics associated with the application of military force. Of particular importance in this context is the emphasis on areas of recent crisis, such as Africa and the Balkans. The book considers whether our understanding of military force and its utility is outdated and finds that new considerations are required in order to capture the demands of the new environment and generate more appropriate and effective responses. The volume will have wide appeal, ranging from students and academic researchers to high-level policy makers and policy analysts in the military, governance and democratization and peacebuilding communities, as well as area-specialists and non-governmental organizations.

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About the Author

Natalie Mychajlyszyn is currently a Senior Program Manager of Research Development at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, Canada. Her previous position was Assistant Professor at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Timothy M. Shaw is Professor of Commonwealth Governance and Development, and Director of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies at the School of Advanced Study, University of London, UK.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 151 pages
• Publisher: Ashgate Pub Ltd (January 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0754616711
• ISBN-13: 978-0754616719
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,045,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)