Publisher's Synopsis
This influential book is destined to be a classic in the discipline of peace studies. Finding the balance between peace, conflict, and security, the author says, requires a pivotal and decisive paradigm shift in our understanding of the nation-state and its historical role. Today an assortment of regional or international organizations are involved in peacekeeping and peacemaking activities in addition to the United Nations. The research of Dr. Juan R. Céspedes is a core contribution in the development of peace and security as it relates to international studies and security analysis. A widely published and internationally recognized expert on history and geopolitics, Dr. Céspedes' thoughts provide important keys to understanding the avenues leading to effective mediation, negotiation, and settlement of international disputes. This book brings together and analyzes a multitude of diverse theories concerning peace, conflict, and security in one volume. Dr. Céspedes defines, creates valid measures, and finds ways of dealing with current and future conflicts. Thus, attention is also paid here to conflict prevention, peace agreements, sanctions and third-party activity for preventing and ending armed conflict, and building a lasting world peace. This book will be of great interest to all students of peace studies, conflict resolution, war and conflict studies.
